Al Gomez

Al Gomez is a passionate naturalist, educator, and author who grew up exploring the sun-drenched trails and arroyos of the American Southwest. His childhood fascination with native wildlife inspired a lifelong career in environmental education and storytelling. Al loves sharing the wonders of nature with young readers, transforming complex ecological concepts into accessible, beautifully illustrated adventures. When he is not writing or visiting schools, you can find him hiking across scenic desert parks, photographing native flora, or sketching local wildlife in his field journal. Creatures of the Sun is his love letter to the rich, vibrant landscapes that shaped his imagination.