About the Author
Gary Ross is a critically acclaimed screenwriter, director, and producer who has been nominated for four Academy Awards. His films include
Big, Dave, Pleasantville, Seabiscuit, and
The Tale of Despereaux. Most recently, he directed
The Hunger Games, the first movie based on Suzanne Collinss best-selling dystopian trilogy. He has also served as president of the Board of Commissioners for the Los Angeles Public Library, as well as on the boards of many other organizations.
Bartholomew Biddle and the Very Big Wind is his first childrens book. Gary Ross lives in Los Angeles with his family.
Matthew Myers is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including Tyrannosaurus Dad by Liz Rosenberg and Clink by Kelly DiPucchio. Matthew Myers lives in Brooklyn.