Meet Leigh Carrasco
Author of Juicy Jack Adventures
When Leigh was a young girl she spent her free time outdoors climbing her favorite tree, riding her purple bike, or building secret hideouts in the forest by her home. On rainy days, she played with dolls, army men, Lincoln logs and even made carnivals in her basement with her friends. Whether playing inside our out, Leigh always used her imagination to make whatever she was doing more interesting.
When Leigh grew up, she received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature and a master’s degree in Teaching and Curriculum. She then moved to Peru, for five years, where she worked as a Language Specialist for an offshore oil company before returning to the US to teach middle-school Spanish. She presently resides in McLean, VA along with her husband, their two energetic boys and a pet guinea pig.
Leigh began writing the Juicy Jack Adventures Series because she wanted to bring the wonders of Peru and the experiences of living in another culture to children through this fun and exciting new series. Each new adventure will take place in a different cultural site in Peru.
