Amy Hest has written many acclaimed children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night, illustrated by Anita Jeram; The Reader, illustrated by Lauren Castillo; and Sometimes It’s Nice to Be Alone, illustrated by Philip Stead. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award and a winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, she lives in New York City. Learn more at www.amyhest.com.