Inspiring Tiny Travelers

Emily Ayres is a writer, storyteller, and proud alumna of the Spring 2014 Semester at Sea voyage—a journey that forever shaped her worldview and inspired her to lead with compassion, curiosity, and creativity. Her debut picture book, The Trailblazing Tots’ Semester at Sea, is a lyrical celebration of global citizenship, cultural connection, and the magic of stepping outside your comfort zone. Emily has long been the go-to voice for life’s most meaningful moments, crafting heartfelt poems, toasts, and speeches for weddings, engagements, and milestone celebrations through her business, Good Scribes Only. Her writing blends warmth, wit, and emotional resonance, always aiming to uplift and inspire. Now a new mother to a baby girl named June, Emily is more passionate than ever about creating stories that spark wonder, empathy, and adventure in young readers. She believes in the power of storytelling to build bridges across cultures and generations. Emily lives in San Diego with her husband, dog, and daughter, where she writes with a song in her heart and the next adventure on her mind.