About the Author
Kimberly Willis Holts first novel, My Louisiana Sky, was an ALA Notable Book and an ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. It also received a Boston Globe—Horn Book Honor Award.
Author Q&A
Born: Pensacola, Florida (during a hurricane)
Currently home: Amarillo, Texas
Previous jobs: Directing radio news, marketing, and decorating
Hobbies: Reading and going to the movies and theater
Inspiration for writing: Memories from childhood
Favorite books: To Kill a Mockingbird and The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
From the Trade Paperback edition.