Infused with a reverence for life, J.E. Rogers loves animals and has always been especially intrigued by the unusual animals that can only be found in Australia. An avid student of every facet of the country, Rogers' love of all things Australian has flowed into her first book. She hopes to spark an interest in young readers to the flora and fauna of Australia while engaging them in a wildly imaginative tale of adventure. Her second book will introduce a new group of animals and places inspired by her passion for the Land Down Under. She lives in Connecticut with her family, which includes a standard poodle named Phoebe, and a cantankerous cat named Libby.