Casey Rislov

Casey Rislov grew up in Wyoming riding horses and hearing tales of old west legends. She was especially inspired by gutsy cowgirls in legends and old westerns who serve as inspiration for her fearless Rowdy Randy. Casey has 9 award winning children's books and has been in the children's book business for more than 11 years.

The book team (Book Bridge Press) is proud recipients of the following awards: Wyoming "Great Read" for National Book Festival (2021, 2025), Western Heritage Award Wrangler (2023); Western Writers of America SPUR Award (2023, 2025) & Finalist (2020); Will Rogers Medallion Award (2020, 2023, 2025); Reading the West Nominee (2023, 2025); Ben Franklin Award (2020); IBPA Book Award Finalist (2025); Wyoming Buckaroo nominee (2020); Nebraska Center for the Book Award (2023); and many more.

'Time Together, Time Well Spent!' was her debut book, 'Love is Forever' has gained international attention for its beautiful way to talk about loss. 'LOVE' is a picture book for the youngest of children to introduce the concept of connection. 'Imagination Bigger Together' teaches children about friendship & exploration, 'Rowdy Randy' and the 'Rowdy Randy Wild West Show' is a wild west adventure you won't want to miss. "A Home for Steamboat' tells the story of tells a story about a horse with an unbreakable spirit.

She has also contributed pieces for Elephant Journal, Working Mother, and HuffPost.

Her passion has always been centered around child education.

Casey has actively been involved with children in sports and academics from preschool age to high school for over 30 years.

She has coached kids swimming and skiing and worked in Special Needs & Early Childhood Education.

Casey has a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University. She is endorsed in early childhood and special needs.

Currently she is devoted to her writing, reading her books to children, & sharing the love of books with children. She has traveled over 4,000 miles in the last year and visited with over 28,000 kids!