Ann Malaspina has written over thirty books for young people about the environment, social issues and human rights. Her books have been recognized by the Sydney Taylor Book Awards, American Library Association's Amelia Bloomer Book List, Asian Pacific American Library Association, International Reading Association and state reading associations. Her poetry has been published in literary magazines. A former journalist, Ann has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons.