Cindy Baldwin is a children's book writer and poet. She grew up in North Carolina and still misses the humidity and warm accents on a daily basis. Currently, she lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter, where she is growing to love the misty winters and wild blackerries. Where the Watermelons Grow was her debut novel and is followed by Beginners Welcome. To learn more about Cindy, visit www.cindybaldwinbooks.com.