Tricia Seabolt

Like her protagonist, Ellie, Tricia is a lifelong animal lover and rescuer. Tricia has also worked in the field of occupational therapy and volunteered with children’s literacy programs. Within the Down syndrome community, she has tutored reading and co-led a summer program focused on empowering kids through play-based activities. She now runs a business teaching English to children in Asia. Tricia lives in Michigan with her husband, four sons, and two rescue dogs.