For much of her childhood, Emmy spent her days at the library and starry nights climbing trees. As a young adult, Emmy worked in musical theater and as an early childhood educator, where she began developing her own forest stories and songs for children. After teaching public school, she went on to earn a Master's degree in Folklore and a graduate certificate in Arts and Administration at the University of Oregon and did her doctoral work in London, England. Back in the PNW, Emmy worked for The Portland Children’s Museum where she also started up live musical storytelling events with her magical main character, the Squatchie.
Emmy’s mission is to give all children and families a meaningful, joyful experience by making her magical stories accessible. Supports and representation is built into every story making it clear that all forest friends are welcome in the Squatchie’s enchanted forest!
Emmy currently lives outside of Portland, Oregon with her two children, four cats, a dog, a crested gecko, and a garden snail, while dreaming about living deep in the forest full time. She writes stories and books for children of all ages.