Thomas, Tulani: - Tulani is a Duke alumna and former corporate attorney and ballerina who created TuTu's Green World because of the difficulty in finding certain books for her children's library. She wanted to find books with diverse characters and books that reinforced the principles that she held in high regard at home. TuTu's Green World is expanding across numerous media platforms and spreading its green lifestyle message of change.Tulani's goal is to spark a young generation by teaching them that it is not only "cool" to be green, but expected. She believes "Having a children's book series that teaches eco-friendly habits will help produce a generation that is engaged and aware of their actions and surroundings. These children will develop good green habits and will leave the world a better place for their children." Tulani and her children can often be found in their kitchen cooking healthy meals together as well as going out for walks and long bike rides.Tulani was motivated to start a children's book series and online green resource to assist other parents with teaching their little ones "green" habits as well. She published her first book, TuTu Goes Green, which introduced us to the character TuTu is the inaugural book of the TuTu and The Green Crew book series. Soil Magic. the next in the Green Crew book series was released for pre-order in the fall of 2023 and is available in all major bookstores and online starting January 2024.