Christine Devane is a children’s author, former second-grade teacher, and lifelong animal lover. After 13 years in the classroom, she turned her love of reading with children into writing books of her own. Her books include Elephant Beach, inspired by her own childhood shyness; Lola & Sophie’s ABC Adventure, which celebrates rescue pets, adoption, and kindness; and Pet Safety with Lola & Sophie, which teaches children how to safely and compassionately interact with animals. Christine’s books have received numerous honors, including Gold in the 2026 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards, Mom’s Choice Awards®, Golden Wizard Book Awards, and a Literary Titan Book Award. A former MSPCA volunteer and devoted animal advocate, Christine lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and rescue dogs, Sophie and Tippy. Her fourth children’s book, inspired by Tippy’s rescue and adoption story, is coming soon.