Carmella Van Vleet is a former elementary school teacher and the author of numerous books for children, including To the Stars!, which was co-authored by astronaut Kathy Sullivan and named to the Amelia Bloomer list. Her debut, Eliza Bing Is (NOT) a Big, Fat Quitter, received the Christopher Award, was a JLG selection, and was named to four state award master lists. Visit her online at www.carmellavanvleet.com
