Elyana Belfon, 11-year-old author of Where I Go: Journey of a Snowflake, is a writer, activist, friend, daughter, and sister. As part of a large, blended, interracial family, the 5th grader lives in two homes, embracing the unique experiences and love that each provides. In addition to writing, Elyana enjoys organizing, reading, sewing, painting, cooking, interior design, and fashion. Getting messy and trying new things is how she learns, and how she expresses her ever-growing creativity. She believes that everyone should be able to explore who they are and express themselves openly without any judgement. Her life motto is: Be yourself because everyone else is taken.