Cayla is a children's book writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, where she resides with her husband and their rescue border collie, Ziggy. Living on a smallholding surrounded by the ocean, mountains, and nature, Cayla draws inspiration from her picturesque environment. Through her creative process, Cayla aims to spark curiosity and imagination in the hearts of young readers.

The Boy and The Whale Shark is Cayla's debut middle grade novel.