Gillian King-Cargile earned her BA in film production and an MFA in creative writing from Southern Illinois University. She has worked with schools, libraries, universities, and national labs to create exciting stories, games, events, and even stand-up comedy routines that spark a love of reading and learning. A member of the the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Horror Writers Association, Gillian has published picture books, middle-grade nonfiction books, and other works for readers of all ages. In everything she does, Gillian seeks to use humor and creativity to kindle a love of reading and learning.