Ellen C. Shivers is a former Healthcare Director, who had spent a great deal of her time working on community and character development programs. Some of these programs included organizing young students and teenagers to participate in learning how to grow organic foods and market them, sew and make clothes, participate in house building projects, etc. Her passion for the development of children has grown to natural desire to write children's books, thereby the creation of "The Pancake Kids." Her objective is to provide a space in literature that gives the readers the opportunity to experience a child's perspective. Also, allowing children to know that it's ok to have a voice and take the initiative to work out their daily challenges amongst themselves as they learn life lessons. Carmella Shivers is a communications officer in the United States Marine Corps, a wife, and a mother. In her personal life, she volunteers, mentors those in need, enjoys an active lifestyle, and authors children's books with her mother. Carmella has a Bachelor of Science in Business from University of Phoenix, a travel background to 12 countries, and experience working with multiple government departments and agencies. She currently lives in Virginia with her family. To the person who purchased this book for a child, she sends "A special thank you for reading to your little people".