Kate Rietema and her husband have five children and live in West Michigan. Kate is passionate about wildlife and feels a special connection with Project Cheetah through her brother who lives in Namibia, Africa—just south of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). She is also a registered nurse, community educator, and speaker. Kate’s first two children’s titles are inspired by her many years as a foster and adoptive mother. She also has over fifty stories and poems in publications like Highlights Magazine, Cricket Media, The School Magazine, and many more.