About Jonathan Seal

When I was a kid, my dad made up characters and stories, and I loved them. I always hoped I’d do the same someday.

The Adventures of Niko and Lira started in my head many years ago, and for a long time that’s where it stayed. My family has several sets of twins, each a boy and a girl, which is where Niko and Lira came from. Their world grew from there: Lumingrove, the glowing place you see as the first star each night.

I’m not a writer by trade, but I’m excited to finally share Niko and Lira with you. The first book, A Light for Tavi, is about two big siblings working out what their baby brother needs when he can’t tell them. I hope you and the kids you read with enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed creating them and their world.