Elian Grove is a mom who loves exploring nature with her son and discovering the extraordinary wonders hidden in the world around them. Growing up in Alaska, where long days and summer evenings were spent wandering deep forests that stretched toward the mountains, she developed a lifelong sense of wonder for the natural world. Inspired by real science and fueled by imagination, she created The Mythical Origins of Life's Hidden Heroes to celebrate nature's remarkable "superpowers" through magical stories that spark curiosity, kindness, and wonder. Elian hopes every adventure encourages young readers to look a little closer at the natural world—and imagine the incredible stories it has to tell.

There are countless hidden heroes still waiting to share their stories, and Elian has many more adventures planned for the series. Readers are always welcome to send suggestions for animals, plants, fungi, or other wonders of nature they'd love to explore. While every idea can't become a book, each one is appreciated and thoughtfully considered.