Our Story
Jenna and Everett Hartley are the co-founders of Hartley Kids Books. Everett is the star of the team here, as the Hartley Kids Books that are in progress have all been his ideas and mostly his work!
Meet Jenna
Jenna Hartley, PhD, is an environmental educator, environmental science researcher, former classroom teacher, and current mom of three. Although she has published scientific articles related to her academic research, this would be her first book. Jenna holds a PhD in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, MS degrees in Environmental Sciences & Engineering and Science Education, and a BS degree in Environmental Geology.
Jenna's PhD research centered on the power of kids as environmental change-agents in their families and communities, so when Everett came up with the idea to write a nature-themed kid's book, Jenna was all in!
Meet Jenna's Oldest Son, Everett
Everett Hartley is 7 years old. He lives with his family, surrounded by woods, and really likes to read, play and watch sports, and watch nature TV shows, especially ones narrated by David Attenborough. When he grows up, he wants to be a time traveler, race car driver, or a park ranger. He loves muffins and the Waffle House.
Everett thought of the idea for this book while reading bedtime stories to his younger twin siblings when they were really little. He started working on it when he was six years old and has learned a lot in the process. He's excited to see what comes next.
