About The Author
Skylar Wren was born in Mar Vista, California, in the late 1980’s. The daughter of a retired screen actor, she decided early in life to follow her heart rather than pursue a career in acting. Skylar completed community college and subsequently volunteered at various animal sanctuaries throughout the state. She spent most of her days camping and living off the land in the wilderness of Big Sur, a rugged and mountainous section of California’s central coast.
Upon hearing that her older sister had been involved in a devastating car accident, Skylar returned home to support her family. The accident left her sister paralyzed on the entire right side of her body. During those difficult years, Skylar aided her sister in navigating everyday tasks, which had become far from simple. As time passed, Skylar marveled at her sister’s resilience, as well as how she managed to rebuild her life, get married, and start a family.
Skylar Wren
After her sister resumed independence, Skylar found herself somewhat adrift. She then rediscovered her youthful passion for nature and took decisive action. Renting a small boat, she embarked on a journey of discovery along the intricate West Coast of North America. She stopped at various ports and enclaves, finding the experience rejuvenating.
Skylar continued to read about environmental issues, particularly the destruction of species and their habitats. One day, while standing at the water’s edge, she realized she hadn’t seen a shark in a long time. A recent documentary highlighting the cruel hunting of sharks for their fins came to mind. Troubled by the dwindling shark population, she wondered if they could ever recover and pondered, “Could they rebuild their lives like my sister did? Is there something I can do to help?”
Inspired by her sister’s remarkable recovery and her own concern for the plight of sharks and other wildlife, Skylar resolved to write a book. Titled Swim, the book aims to be an entertaining story filled with meaningful topics and lessons, designed to spark a shared passion for making the world a better and more inclusive place.
With aspirations for Swim to leap from these pages into the realm of animation, it carries the hope of inspiring not just our generation but those that follow, aiming to touch the hearts of viewers of all ages with its message.