Harries

Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll is one of the most recognizable lifeguards on TV’s Bondi Rescue, which has aired in countries around the world. He has spent almost thirty years protecting the local beachgoing community, rescuing almost 6000 people, and is one of the longest serving active patrolling lifeguards in Bondi’s history. Harries has won six Australian Open Longboard Titles, and in 2017 won the Molokai2Oahu Paddleboard World Championships (40–49 years). He is also a Pilates instructor, and passionate mental health advocate and speaker.  Emily Carroll is Pilates instructor and certified ice bath coach. She is a devoted mother to two energetic boys, a nature lover, and an avid beachgoer.  Carla Hoffenberg is a published children’s book illustrator who lives in Sydney. She grew up in Johannesburg and lived in NYC. She is passionate about bringing joy to the world through optimistic and imaginative illustrations. Carla has three children and loves seeing their individuality and self-confidence flourish. She is either at the beach or working on her next children’s book project.

"An original and true life story of hope that will prove a welcome picture book for young children who are searching to find their own unique place in the world, the primary message of Harries ... is that everyone has their own unique abilities. But sometimes, we just need to dig a little deeper, work a little harder, to find our own special gifts. Charmingly illustrated Harries is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library Biography/Memoir picture book collections."Midwest Book Review