Hi, I’m Martina Gardner! 🌵📚

I’m a children’s author and the creator of Aris & Mateo Adventures, a growing world of stories designed to make learning feel like an adventure.

Aris and Mateo are two curious Greater Roadrunner cousins who explore the world around them, meet fascinating animals, and discover that there is always something new to learn. My goal is to create books and activities that encourage children to read, explore, ask questions, and stay curious.

I created Aris & Mateo Meet the Desert Night Crew and the Desert Explorers Student Activity Packet to give families and educators something that combines storytelling, real animals, reading comprehension, puzzles, exploration, and fun—all in one adventure.

And this is only the beginning. 🌎

Aris & Mateo Adventures will continue growing into new stories, new places, new creatures, and new ways for young explorers to learn about the incredible world around them.

Welcome to the adventure!

— Martina Gardner

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