Leigh Cook

Leigh Cook was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, then moved to Charleston, South Carolina 20 years ago with her husband. She earned a degree in history from the College of Charleston and is a teacher in the Berkeley County School District in Charleston.

They have a beautiful son and daughter who are both in high school. They also share their home with three dogs—a black lab named Bella, a basset hound named Roscoe, and a German Shepard named Moki.

Leigh decided to write Nobi because her daughter was going through a tough time and felt like she was not accepted by her friends. Leigh believes no child should ever feel this way. Her hope is Nobi helps children realize they shouldn’t hide their differences because they make us who we are and can help us find our purpose in life.

When Leigh isn’t writing, she loves reading at her parents’ cabin in Tennessee, exploring the mountains, boating with her family, and traveling.