Renee Hayes is a children’s book author, travel enthusiast, and CEO of The Teacher Tourist, LLC. As a former teacher of 15 years, she now enjoys connecting with students through literacy and enriching school author visits. Renee often finds inspiration for her books from her travel and classroom experiences. In addition to writing books, she is also a book coach for other authors looking to break into the industry. In Renee’s free time, she creates resources for teachers and authors to extend learning and make students think beyond the book.