Ernesto Cisneros was born and raised in Santa Ana, California,
where he still teaches. He is the author of Efrén Divided, which
won the Pura Belpré Children's Author Award, and Falling Short. He
holds an English degree from the University of California, Irvine;
a teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach;
as well as a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from National
University. As an author, he believes in providing today's youth
with an honest depiction of characters with whom they can identify.
The real world is filled with amazing people with diverse
backgrounds and perspectives. His work strives to reflect that. You
can visit him online at ernestocisneros.com.
David Bowles is the award-winning Mexican American author of They
Call Me Guero and other titles for young readers. Because of his
family's roots in Mexico, he's traveled all over that country
studying creepy legends, exploring ancient ruins, and avoiding
monsters (so far). He lives in Donna, Texas.
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