Tehlor Kay Mejia is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult fantasy novel We Set the Dark on Fire, and the Paola Santiago trilogy from Rick Riordan Presents, as well as several more books for all age groups. They strive to create stories which showcase the importance of community, radical inclusion and abolitionist values. Tehlor lives with their child, partner, and an ever growing pack of dogs in their home state of Oregon. They are active on Instagram @tehlorkay