Ruth Masters

Born in a rustic cabin surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, Ruth Masters grew up with a deep love and respect for the natural world. As an avid mountaineer and backcountry guide in the wilderness of Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, she knew firsthand how precious the land was and how important it was to protect it. For years, Ruth fought against the harmful practices of logging, damming, mining, and trophy hunting. She was always on the frontlines of protests, raising her voice against those who wanted to exploit the environment for profit. Even when people got angry at her, Ruth never gave up her cause. This inspiring picture book celebrates Ruth’s passion for the environment and encourages young readers to find their inner activist!

Haley Healey is a high school counsellor, registered clinical counsellor, and the bestselling author of books for all ages about extraordinary historical women and nature. In addition to the Trailblazing Canadians series, her books include Huxley's Island Adventure, Her Courage Rises (a finalist for the 2023 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize), On Their Own Terms, and Flourishing and Free. A self-proclaimed trailblazing woman, she enjoys exploring Vancouver Island’s trails, waters, and wilderness. She has an avid interest in wild places and lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Kimiko Fraser is an illustrator and historian-in-training. She grew up constantly making—drawing, painting, knitting, sculpting, bookbinding, etc.—and has never learned how to stop. She is the illustrator of the Trailblazing Canadians Series, Her Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon, and Huxley's Island Adventure. She holds a bachelor of arts (honours History, major Visual Arts) from the University of Victoria. She works with many mediums to create her illustrations, including watercolour, digital, ink, and tea. Most of her work is inspired by her interest in plants, history, and folktales. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.