Where's My Bears? - Paperback

Rahill, Thomas A.: - Thomas "Papa Tom" Rahill is a devoted father and grandfather who lives in Florida with Guitele, his wife of 43 years. He draws inspiration from his children and grandchildren. As a teen, he moved to Florida and fell in love with the Everglades. His passion for conservation led him to establish Swamp Apes, an organization dedicated to serving veterans through serving the wilderness. Through the Swamp Apes, he supports veterans and first responders healing from trauma as he guides them in tracking down and removing invasive species, including Burmese pythons. In between adventures, he nurtures his creativity through writing children's stories, songs and poems, originally inspired by his children and now by his grandchildren as well. He has served as a volunteer for many worthy causes throughout his life. He also has designed multiple inventions.Rahill, Guitele Jeudy: - Dr. Guitele Jeudy Rahill, Associate Professor Emerita at the University of South Florida, has mentored learners from Kindergarten through the doctoral level. As a Licensed therapist, she has provided solution-focused counseling geared at maximizing the health and education of youth and families in their communities. She has numerous peer-reviewed articles in international scholarly journals. She has shared her knowledge and expertise at nearly 40 professional conferences in Europe, the Caribbean and the United States.Reddick, Naima: - Naima Reddick holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Cornell University. She has worked in various disciplines, including graphic design and administration but always finds herself returning to her greatest passion, illustration. Where's My Bears is her fourth children's book, and she looks forward to writing her own books in the future.