Willie Rodriguez is an author, entrepreneur, U.S. Navy veteran, and community leader whose love for family and storytelling inspired him to write children’s books.

His stories are inspired by the imagination, curiosity, and adventurous spirit of his grandchildren. His granddaughter Eva played a special role in inspiring the Eva and Captain P’Pa adventures, even contributing imaginative ideas and characters that helped bring the stories to life.

Through colorful adventures filled with mystery, fantasy, friendship, and family, Willie hopes to encourage children to use their imaginations, be curious about the world around them, and believe that every adventure can lead to something wonderful.

For Willie, writing children’s books is also a way of creating something lasting for his family: a collection of stories his grandchildren can treasure and someday share with their own children.

His message to readers of every age is simple:

“Don’t ever give up on your dreams. It’s never too late.”