About the author: Kerri is a Sunshine Coast (Qld), based writer with a background in teaching. Her debut picture book Beside the Sea was inspired by news reports of baby turtles confused by light pollution. She hopes the book will raise awareness of this worldwide problem and help children to see environmental issues are manageable when everyone works together to find solutions. About the illustrator: Jess Racklyeft is an award-winning illustrator and author based in Melbourne. While she lives in the city now, she grew up with a mermaid life - spending most of her time in or by the sea.