Finch, Elaine: - Elaine Finch is a children's author. Born and raised in the northeast of England. She raised three children as a single working parent and at the age of 52 has been diagnosed with dyslexia, which had inspired her to continue creating her second children's book, as she now recognises that her creative ability is her biggest strength. It is now an ambition of hers to continue creating children's books to inspire young minds with dyslexia and other learning needs.