diff --git a/scripts/release.py b/scripts/release.py
index 3de02dd4a..11e6dbc65 100755
--- a/scripts/release.py
+++ b/scripts/release.py
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@ AUTHOR_MAP = {
     "simon@simonmarcus.org": "simon-marcus",
     "xowiekk@gmail.com": "Xowiek",
     "1243352777@qq.com": "zons-zhaozhy",
+    "e.silacandmr@gmail.com": "Es1la",
     # ── bulk addition: 75 emails resolved via API, PR salvage bodies, noreply
     #    crossref, and GH contributor list matching (April 2026 audit) ──
     "1115117931@qq.com": "aaronagent",