As a third-grade elementary school teacher for over 25 years, Tom Salvemini cherished his classroom library filled with books for his students to enjoy and learn from. In addition to keeping his classroom fun and engaging, he loved watching his students have fun while learning. If they were having fun, the learning naturally occurred.

In his first book after retiring, Band of Gorillas, Tom brings vibrant animal characters to life, teaching the reader and listener about the unique names given to animal groups. Having three now grown children of his own, Tom always understood that reading was the key to knowledge.

When not writing children’s books, you will find Tom in his workshop restoring vintage pinball machines, reading a favorite new book, hiking with his wife of over 25 years, Sue, and spending as much time as possible with his “children” Jordan, Nicholas and Carolyn Rose.

Tom is currently working on his second book, Conceivable, and has his sights set on two more books in the near future.