Angela Childs loves children, art, and music. She loves helping children expand their imaginations while remaining grounded in who they are as individuals. It is important to her that children know who they are, where they came from, and where they are going. Angela hopes that, by reading this story, children will think about their family histories and customs and share them with others. “Always know that no matter where you came from, you can always go somewhere; just use your imagination,” she says.

A retired music and art teacher, Ms. Childs has lived in many places, but she calls the Redwood Forest of Northern California home.