LaToya L. Drummond is a special education teacher, trauma-informed practitioner, mental health counselor, and mother who is deeply passionate about supporting young children as they learn to understand themselves and the world around them.

She is the creator of Exploring the World with Eli, a preschool book series inspired by real-life moments and everyday experiences. Each story is thoughtfully designed to help toddlers and preschoolers navigate familiar situations—such as family gatherings, school routines, friendships, emotions, and imaginative play—while building social-emotional skills in a developmentally appropriate way. The series encourages curiosity, emotional awareness, and confidence, meeting children right where they are.

With a master’s degree in mental health counseling and years of hands-on experience working with children of diverse needs, LaToya brings both professional expertise and heartfelt understanding to her work. Her approach blends education, emotional safety, and storytelling to create meaningful learning experiences for young readers and the adults who support them.

When she’s not writing or working with children, LaToya enjoys listening to music, spending quality time with her family, and making desserts. Her greatest inspiration comes from motherhood and the belief that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered as they explore the world.