Kristin McFadden has been an early childhood educator for more than 30 years in the suburbs of Chicago. As a children’s author, her passion for traveling to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean has inspired her to create a series of books for young readers sharing the wonders of the tropics and an island lifestyle.
Kristin now calls the beaches of Sarasota home.

Donny Brewer is an award-winning musician, singer/songwriter and producer who brings his unique tropical rock music to fans around the world. As a professionally trained artist, he uses influences from tropical lifestyles to showcase his creative artistry on CDs, event logos, merchandise and now, in his first children’s book.