Candice Tallsalt

Candice Tallsalt is a scientist, mother, wife, author and creator of the Navajo Children's Coloring Books and My first Navajo Book of Colors, Shapes and Numbers. Candice was born and raised in Tuba City, Arizona located on the Navajo Reservation. Her clans are Naakáí dinéʼiʼ (Mexican clan) born for Tł’ízíłaní (Manygoats clan). Her maternal grandfather's clan is Ashįįhí (Salt Clan) and paternal grandfather's clan is Chíshí (Chiricahua Apache Clan). Candice has a B.S. in Microbiology and a M.S. in Regulatory Affairs. She currently resides in the Bay Area, CA.