About the Author

Tamala Johnson grew up in beautiful southern California. Many of her children's book illustrations include plants, animals, homes and scenery common to the region. Tamala is a proud mom, a California real estate broker and a lawyer. She holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from San Diego State University and a law degree from the University of San Diego. Tamala fell in love with children's books when she read scores of them to her own children. The more books she read, the more she loved them. Tamala always dreamed of becoming an author, but never really knew how to get started. Often she would have a great idea for a book. She would get excited about it, and then let that idea slowly pass away into that overflowing wasteland where good ideas go to die. Finally she challenged herself to spread her own wings and fly. The Brave Sophia series was born out of her determination to be brave and her resolve to never allow another brilliant idea to expire. She decided to use courage to tackle new and scary journeys and to take immediate action on her good ideas. Tamala is determined to live a brave life by consistently challenging herself to go for her dreams. Her greatest wish is to inspire children to be brave and to spread their own wings and fly! For more Brave Sophia fun visit: www.BraveSophia.com