Jerry Ryan is the creator of the Nature Avenger Adventures children’s book series, which inspires young readers to protect the planet and stand up for wildlife—one adventure at a time. A proud grandfather, lifelong storyteller, and real-life lover of the outdoors, Jerry brings his passion for nature and family into every page. His stories follow Jerry the Nature Avenger (based on himself) and his granddaughter Chelsi as they travel across the U.S., helping animals and healing the Earth together. When he’s not writing, Jerry can be found hiking trails, talking to park rangers, or driving across the state with a heart full of stories and a head full of ideas. The River Rescue is his debut children’s book—and just the beginning of a 50-state mission to raise a generation of young nature heroes.