Join Richard in this lyrical account of friendship, play, and innocence. Richard's Friends is Riley's break through book in Children's Literature. She has been married for over nine years to her husband, Ryan, and is a of mother of two, Rebecca and Reese. Together, they enjoy hiking, swimming, and playing on their farm. From exploring the waterfalls of Icelandic backcountry to sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, she describes her family as thrill-seeking adventurers. Riley is a Harvard University alumnus and proudly follows the Crimson tennis program. She also has a Doctorate of Education through Trevecca Nazarene University from which she specialized in Environmental Literacy through Outdoor Adventure Education.