Jessica Lee Anderson is an award-winning author of over 50 books for young readers. She loves pets of all kinds and cares for an elderly dog named Nike and a corn snake named Ari. Growing up, Jessica helped take care of dogs, hamsters, turtles, and a pet tarantula. She lives near Austin, Texas with her daughter, Ava, and husband, Michael. You can learn more about Jessica by visiting www.jessicaleeanderson.com.