L. E. Carmichael

L. E. Carmichael is a multi-award-winning author of more than 20 books for young readers. A former wildlife geneticist and life-long questioner, she uses facts to reveal truths about nature, the environment, and the human condition. Whether educational nonfiction or whimsical flights of fancy, Lindsey’s books encourage critical thinking and cultivate a sense of wonder. Her work empowers young readers to dig deep, to dream and discover, to seek social justice, and to protect our planet.

Lindsey loves beaches, platypuses, and reading fairy tales by firelight. She lives in Ontario with her husband and the ghost of a six-toed cat.