Rex Ogle is an award-winning author of more than a hundred books for kids, including his memoirs Free Lunch (winner of the YALSA award for Excellence in Nonfiction), Road Home (a Michael L. Printz Honor and Stonewall Honor book), and Four Eyes and Pizza Face, both illustrated by Dave Valeza. Under his pseudonym Rey Terciero, he has also penned graphic novel retellings such as Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy; Northranger; and forthcoming Dan in Green Gables. Born and raised in Texas, Rex now lives in Los Angeles, where he writes every day. He still wears glasses, picks at his pimples, and can't stop eating cake. Learn more about Rex and his books at rexogle.com. Dave Valeza grew up in Covina, California, after emigrating with his family from Manila, Philippines. Pursuing his love of drawing, Dave earned a bachelor's degree in illustration and a master's degree in sequential art. A passionate visual storyteller, he especially loves drawing people, fashion, and technology. In his spare time, Dave enjoys cooking, reading, and sketching in Savannah, Georgia, where he lives with his husband and family. Find out more about Dave and his work at davevaleza.com.
