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Diane Gonzales Bertrand is the author of more than twenty books for children and teens. Her books for intermediate readers include The Ruiz Street Kids / Los muchachos de la calle Ruiz (Piñata Books, 2006) and Alicia s Treasure (Piñata Books, 1996). A lifelong resident of San Antonio, she teaches creative writing at St. Mary s University, where she is the Writer in Residence.

Jenny Block began her career in words teaching college English in Virginia. Before too long, she found herself writing articles and books about everything from art to rock climbing to finding love. After that came radio and television appearances, as well as speaking engagements at universities, at museums, and even on cruise ships.

Scarlett Ryan is currently a Middle School history teacher at a private school in San Antonio, Texas. Previously, she taught for twenty-seven years in North East Independent School District in San Antonio.

Amy Aldridge Sanford is a professor of communication and associate provost for academic affairs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in communication studies from the University of Iowa, and a M.Ed. in school administration and B.A. in communication education from Northeastern State University.

The Wild Detectives is a independent bookstore, bar and venue in Oak Cliff, Dallas, that encourages community-driven cultural conversations. Since its opening in 2014 this small bookstore has hosted over 600 events and featured authors and artists such as Ben Fountain, Leni Zumas, Morgan Parker, Damien Jurado or Bill Callahan, just to mention a few.

A.J. Kehl is a Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) in the USAF and the veteran of two tours in Iraq. He began his career as a Fire Protection Apprentice, graduated from the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy in 2003, and has served around the world in a wide variety of posts. Sgt. Kehl is the recipient of several awards, and was named the 2017 Senior Fire Officer of the Year for the Department of Defense.

Sidney Thompson holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Arkansas and a Ph.D. in American literature and African-American narratives from the University of North Texas.

Michelle spends most days wiping spills, finger painting and kissing boo-boos for her three handsome young boys.

Hays Gray is sharing part of his journey with Type One Diabetes in his debut book, Hays' Type One-Derful Journey.