Kathy Stout currently resides in Clover, South Carolina. She holds a forestry and wildlife degree from Virginia Tech and a respiratory therapy degree from Wheeling Jesuit University. Kathy has created two incredible products using both of her degrees. Caddisfly larvae create one-of-a-kind jewelry, and a cold-weather respiratory mask protects the lungs. Kathy's true passion, however, is raising caddisfly larvae. This is her first book. It introduces children to caddisflies and the streams, rivers, and lakes where they live. Kathy looks forward to writing more books for both children and adults about the amazing life of the caddisfly and the many beautiful works of art they create.