Tell us a little about yourself and The Tale of Two Fawns.

My name is Lauren Scott, and I am 11 years old. I live in Nashville, Tennessee, with my family and my dog, Ruby. I am a fifth grader at Ensworth. I am fully bilingual in English and Russian and enjoy learning other languages. I am a brown belt in Taekwondo. When I am not reading, writing, or playing with my dog, I love singing in a choir, dancing on my school team, performing in theater, and fashion modeling. One of my biggest dreams is to act in movies—maybe even one based on a book like mine! I wrote my book, The Tale of Two Fawns: A Unique Gift of Destiny, based on an incredible real-life experience when two orphaned fawns unexpectedly appeared in my backyard, and I had to help care for them.

What inspired you to write The Tale of Two Fawns?

At first, I couldn’t believe two tiny, helpless fawns were in my own backyard! My family and I had no idea how to care for them, especially when wildlife rehabilitators were closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was truly a journey of discovery, kindness, and responsibility. What started as a challenge turned into a once-in-a-lifetime story that I could not wait to share and take readers on that journey with me! As I wrote in my book, “It’s so neat how two little fawns can teach you so much.” I hope that my story inspires people to be more aware of and kind to animals.

Did writing this book change your perspective?

I’ve always loved telling stories, but writing this book made me realize that one of the best parts of being an author is knowing that my words have an impact. One of my favorite Amazon reviews said, “Make sure you read to the end for the Helpful Wildlife Tips. A fun read for the whole family.” It makes me so happy to know kids and families are enjoying my book, fun illustrations, and learning at the same time.

How did you research your book?

A lot of what I learned came from firsthand experience with the fawns and guidance from my dad. My mom and grandparents also helped me research online to better understand how to care for the fawns. Sometimes, we had to f igure things out. While writing the book, I also worked with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, who helped me put together the Helpful Wildlife Tips section. Through my writing, I hope to spread awareness about protecting and respecting animals.

What are you working on now?

I just finished my next book, The Adventures of Chica, Chaka, Bossy, and Squeak, which I plan to launch this year! I am also really excited about the upcoming Audible version of my first book and my new website, theoriginallaurenscott.com, where I’ll be sharing weekly blog stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes pictures. I love sharing stories and am excited about what’s next!

Portions of this Q&A were edited for clarity.