Elcee Rae

Elcee Rae is a certified yoga instructor, Reiki Master, and the creator of The Little Desert Yogi series. She lives in the Arizona desert with her husband and two dogs, where the wide-open sky and quiet mornings have a way of turning into stories.

Yoga and Reiki changed the way Elcee moved through the world - they taught her to slow down, breathe deeper, and find calm in the chaos. She started writing children's books because she wanted to hand that same gift to others: the idea that your body is something to celebrate, stillness is a kind of superpower, and that even the smallest yogi can do big, brave things.

The Little Desert Yogi series follows Sage, a wild-haired, barefoot girl, and her wise tortoise friend Om as they explore yoga, mindfulness, and the everyday magic of the desert. Her debut book, Sage's Sunrise Stretch, is available now, with more adventures on the horizon.

When Elcee is not on her mat, you'll find her writing, painting, hiking the desert trails, or having a very serious conversation with her dogs about dinner.