Robin Yardi is an author and presenter, teaching kids in classrooms, libraries, and museums about the extraordinary world and what it means to find your place in it through reading and writing. She is the author of the nonfiction picture book They Just Know: Animal Instincts, and the middle grade novels The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez and Owl's Outstanding Donuts. Coral Keepers is her debut early chapter book series. Robin lives in California.

Paul Kellam is a freelance watercolor illustrator. Having developed a passion for the arts early on, he continued to harness and develop his creative skills until eventually he earned his bachelor's in media arts and animation from The Art Institute. He has worked with an ever-growing list of authors, recording artists, and makeup companies. Coral Keepers is his debut early chapter book series! Paul is based in Florida.

Praise for Dive for the Black Pearl (Coral Keepers #2):

"Concept remains engaging, and the grayscale illustrations are expressive and plentiful. A purchase for large libraries and collections..." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Search for the Silver Shell (Coral Keepers #1):

"This early chapter book series opener by Yardi blends real world science -- incorporated through interactive back matter -- with mystical adventure... Themes of friendship and believing in oneself permeate every page of this under-the-sea adventure." -- Publishers Weekly

"Courage and cooperation rule the day in this magical tale for newly independent readers... Fantasy writing for new-ish readers is growing increasingly robust, and this exciting series starter is proof." -- School Library Journal

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-03-04

Length: 85 pages