Spencer SimmonsSpencer was born and raised in California where he still resides to this day. Being surrounded by the majesty of the redwood forest, he grew up close to the earth and has been inspired by the natural beauty of the coastal forest that he calls home. Hs mother, Mary, is an artist and at an early age she instilled in him a love and capacity for creative expression. Since then, he has spent much of his free time with a pen or pencil in hand, attempting to capture his imagination on paper. However, it wasn't until the birth of his daughter, that he decided to focus his energy on the form of storytelling, specifically children's books. With her as his motivation and the support of his wife, Nicole, it is his wish to bring a little bit of the magic that he has found, dwelling amongst the trees, into the lives of the families in his community and around the world. Read More Read Less