Leah Henderson
Leah Henderson is a writer, mentor, and teacher. Her critically acclaimed books for young readers include The Courage of the Little Hummingbird,The Magic in Changing Your Stars, and Together We March. Her books have appeared on numerous Best Books lists including the New York Public Library, Bank Street College, and the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature. Because of her serious wanderlust, when Leah is not creating stories, she is off someplace in the world getting lost--then found--discovering new ones.
Leah is overjoyed to be joining the Children's Book Creators for Conservation in 2025 on its second trip to South Africa. The wonder and beauty of the wild cannot help but inspire and she is excited to experience the heartbeat and rhythm of this precious space up close. Leah is based in Washington, D.C., which is its own kind of wild.