Kerri Mullen is a mother to three wonderfully different, creative and spirited children who inspire her daily to continue learning and advocating on their behalf. She's an avid reader, and particularly enjoys historical fiction novels. An outdoors enthusiast, Ms. Mullen is an adjunct professor of Biology and Environmental Science at a small Massachusetts college. While she's published several science articles and a book chapter on coral disease ecology, Eli's New Clothes is her first children's book and work of fiction.