Batter Up for the First Day of School!

Bethany Hegedus is an award-winning author of picture books and middle grade novels, including Grandfather Gandhi and Alabama Spitfire. A former educator, she teaches widely and enjoys mentoring young writers. Hegedus is the owner and creative director of the Writing Barn, a writing workshop and retreat center. She lives with her family in Austin, Texas.
You can visit her online at BethanyHegedus.com or follow her on Instagram @Bethany.Hegedus.

Nomar Perez is a Puerto Rican illustrator, author, and designer for children. He has earned several awards for his work, including the Pura Belpre Honor for his author-illustrator debut, Coqui in the City. He studied computer animation and painting at Bowling Green State University. He lives in Ohio.
You can visit him online at NomarPerez.com and follow him on Instagram @Nomars_Illustration.