Elvira Rex hails from the Canary Islands, has lived in several European countries and is now based in eclectic Hong Kong. She is a young biology researcher (focusing on genetics and the ocean), has experience working in science museums and a passion for science communication and education as well as art. Utterly fascinated by palaeontology from a young age, she wants to foster that love in kids for learning about animals that are long gone. Her first book, Time Tourists, combines her love of palaeontology and travel to bring issues of biodiversity to young audiences in a new, fun way.