Laurie Ann Thompson is a fan of capybaras, despises caverns, and has mixed feelings about mushy bananas. She is the coauthor of the Two Truths and a Lie series and the author of several award-winning nonfiction books, including Emmanuel's Dream, a picture book biography of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a CCBC Pick, among other honors. She and her family live outside of Seattle, and you can find her online at www.lauriethompson.com.