Rita Reed

Rita Reed is the Amazon Bestseller and award-winning author of DOGFISH Saves the Ocean, DOGFISH Stands Up to Bullying, and DOGFISH, Just be YOU!. Through her colorful and engaging children’s picture book series, Dogfish Tales, she spreads positivity, inclusiveness, love, and acceptance of all. Growing up, Rita had a love for the ocean and the natural world. She would never miss an episode of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, a series about marine exploration and conservation. But her real inspiration was her father, who was an avid scuba diver and would tell magnificent stories of his deep-sea adventures. Tales of his encounters with eels, giant octopus, whales, sharks, and many other sea creatures would captivate her, inspiring a connection to the ocean that would never fade. Rita is passionate about children’s picture books. As a parent she cherished time spent reading to her own children, connecting with them through the magic of books. She discovered that reading together could start conversations about important issues. Years later, she dreamt of her character Dogfish, and was inspired to write meaningful and empowering stories for children. With a strong heart for philanthropy, Rita believes in access to books for everyone. She partners with the non-profit organization, Imagination Storybooks, where Dogfish Tales will be available in video and audiobooks for blind, deaf and neurodiverse children. Rita is a member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), CIPA (Colorado Independent Publishers Association), ALLI (The Alliance of Independent Authors), and Goodreads. Rita resides in Southern California, where she studied art, architecture, and interior design. She enjoys spending time with her family and two silly, spoiled cats. “I feel Dogfish in my heart. He’s the vulnerable, innocent child in all of us.” The Dogfish Tales series is available at: www.DogfishTales.com Amazon and Barnes and Noble