The Rooted series began with a simple intention: to create puzzle books that do more than entertain. I wanted to design something accessible, relaxing, and educational—something that invites readers to slow down and connect with the deeper stories of the places they love. Each volume in the Rooted series focuses on a single U.S. national park and highlights three core elements: the Indigenous nations who have stewarded the land since time immemorial, the ecosystems that make