Mary-Ann is a primary school educator, mother of two, and the creator of the Crystal Kids Adventure series. Drawing from her professional background in education and a personal passion for gemstones, she crafts stories that turn social and emotional learning (SEL) into a vibrant adventure.

Each book that she writes features gemstone characters exploring vital themes like resilience, gratitude, and diversity. To support parents and teachers, Mary-Ann includes built-in discussion prompts and "Fun Facts" in every story to spark curiosity and growth. Using AI as her "magical brush," she meticulously curates high-detail illustrations to create beautiful physical books designed to be treasured.

Mary-Ann is dedicated to supporting every child’s individual learning journey, one sparkly story at a time!