Award-winning author, Hayley Rose, grew up in the beach side town of Pacific Palisades, California, to a family of visual artists.  In the early 1990's she traveled the U.S. with her band Crush Violet.  In 1994, after a family reunion, she was inspired to write a children's book.  Looking for a cute and catchy name for a main character, she kept hearing “first in, first out”.  Hence, the name Fifo was born.  Hayley’s mother would often ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up, so Hayley decided to start her series of “Fifo” books with that very question.  Her first book, Fifo “When I Grow Up” was published in 2002.  Her love of travel inspired her second book in the Fifo series, Fifo “50 States”, published in 2010. Along with writing children’s books, Hayley has been working in entertainment business management for the past 15 years, specializing in concert touring.  She has worked many “A list” tours including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart and Candlebox, just to name a few.  Hayley hopes to one day soon release an album of children’s songs.  She is a currently member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and resides dually in Los Angeles, CA and Scottsdale, AZ.  

Mom's Choice Awards, Silver to Fifo "50 States" in the category of People, Places & Cultures.

Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, First Place to Fifo "50 States" in the category of Children's Picture Books 6+.

Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, Second Place to Fifo "50 States" in the category of Educational/Instructional.

National Indie Excellence Awards, Finalist to Fifo "50 States" in the category of Children's Picture Books.

Readers Favorite Awards, Bronze to Fifo "50 States" in the category of Children-Concept.

K.A.R.T Kids Book List winner, selects Fifo "50 States" in the category of Early Grade School K-3rd (Ages 5 - 9).