ANNA THARP works with exceptional children as an Instructional Assistant at Gulf Trace Elementary School in Pasco County, Florida. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a permanent Teaching Certificate for K-3 in Florida. She is pursuing a Master's degree in Education of Exceptional Children at the University of South Florida. She enjoys writing children's books that expand the imagination of young people to understand world cultures. She has traveled in over 20 countries and 30 states and seeks to share her experiences of meeting different people from all over the globe.