About Me!

I’m Jennifer Santavy, author of the Dayna Daydream Series, and mom to three curious kids who inspire me every day.

I created Dayna Daydream to give kids the chance to “try on” careers through their imaginations and to encourage curiosity and self-discovery.

Some of my reasons for writing this series come from my own story. I became a pharmacist and worked for years in a career that never truly fit. It wasn’t that I didn’t know the work — I’d watched my dad and grandpa do it for years, but I didn’t really know myself. Looking back, I wonder: if I’d known more about what else is out there, or if I leaned into my strengths and limitations, would I have chosen differently?

My mission is to help children build confidence in who they are and what excites them, through real information and relatable characters that nurture self-discovery.

As a child, I couldn’t get my hands on enough books, and I dreamed of becoming an author. Now that I’m pursuing this dream while raising my own children, it feels like the pieces are falling into place.

If you know me personally, you’ll know that I’m not quite the bold, outgoing dreamer like Dayna. Her best friend, Jenny Jitters, is an anxious, quiet dreamer after my own heart.

Ten years and many drafts later, I’m finally ready to share these girls with the world.

I love them both, and I hope you (and your kids) love them too.

All the best!

Jen