Valerie Catt is a mission-driven children’s book author, curriculum designer, and creative worldbuilder behind the Riverblossom Universe. Her stories blend magical realism, emotional safety, and gentle humor to help young readers feel brave, curious, and connected. As the creator of the Curious Kid Detective Agency series, Valerie crafts imaginative adventures that inspire problem‑solving, empathy, and wonder. She is also the founder of the COREPSO identity-based recovery program, where she designs trauma‑informed, philosophical learning experiences for students of all ages. Valerie lives and creates in Cottonwood, Arizona, where she continues to expand the Riverblossom world with heart, magic, and purpose.