Hi, I’m Taylor
I’m a children’s author and, in many ways, a social architect who loves creating opportunities for people to connect, feel a sense of belonging, and participate in impacting their community.
Based in Santa Cruz, CA, my work invites people into stories and moves them through connected experiences across books, community projects, and shared public spaces.
Santa Cruz GReen Exchange
Care for the river &
Earn value downtown
The Santa Cruz Green Exchange (SCGX) is coming April 11, 2026
The community event aims to clean up the entire San Lorenzo River along Downtown Santa Cruz and invest in the Santa Cruz local economy. SCGX is led by:
Jennalee Dahen of Yōso Wellness Spa
Melissa Begin of Visit Santa Cruz County
Taylor Lahey
Want to volunteer or support the event? We need your help.
Locally ↔ Globally
Current Work, Upcoming Moves
WHAT I’M UP TO
Here’s what’s taking shape—book readings, projects, talks, and new experiments and more.
Some public, some behind the scenes, all part of what I’m building next.
Available for book events, community projects, workshops, or new collaborations.
Offerings
Library visit at Live Oak Elementary
Class visit at Bright Beginnings in Kilifi, Kenya
Assembly at Rio Del Mar Elementary
Author Visits
For educators looking to inspire their students, I offer author visits for schools in Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay Area, and San Francisco Bay Area. These events include reading Câmbio, sharing about the creating the story and becoming an author, and Q&A.
Media
Latest videos, audio, & press
Streets.mn — The Bike Exchange: Not Just a Bike Donation Drive
Published Aug 15, 2025
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