Nancy Derey Riley

Nancy Derey Riley is a writer, illustrator, and competitive adult figure skater. After completing two college degrees in wildlife biology, she had a 32-year career as a wildlife biologist. She loves working with schools and private landowners to restore, improve, or create wildlife habitat. YETI IN THE SERENGETI is her third published picture book.After retiring, Nancy turned her focus to writing children's books. She loves bringing science and nature to life in her stories. She's an active...See more

Nancy Derey Riley is a writer, illustrator, and competitive adult figure skater. After completing two college degrees in wildlife biology, she had a 32-year career as a wildlife biologist. She loves working with schools and private landowners to restore, improve, or create wildlife habitat. YETI IN THE SERENGETI is her third published picture book.After retiring, Nancy turned her focus to writing children's books. She loves bringing science and nature to life in her stories. She's an active member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. When she isn't writing, drawing, or skating, she's exploring the land around her home in the foothills of northern Colorado. See less