Calderon, Raynelda a.: - Raynelda grew up in the Dominican Republic on a healthy diet of romance novels, comic strips, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's books, and other literature. She has a doctorate in leadership in higher education and works as a public librarian. Raynelda spends her free time thinking (and drafting) about books to write. As a librarian, her work with children inspired her to write about the contributions of Hispanic women in history. She hopes to inspire young readers to follow their passions and never take 'no' for an answer.