Valerie Bolling has been an educator for almost 30 years and a writer since age 4. She is a graduate of Tufts University and Columbia University, Teachers College and currently works as an Instructional Coach. Her nieces inspired her to write picture books. Her desire is for children of all backgrounds to see themselves in her stories and feel seen and heard, valued and validated. Let’s Dance! was her debut book. Ms. Bolling and her husband live in Connecticut and enjoy traveling, hiking, reading, theater, and dancing. Learn more at Valerie Bolling’s official website