Gail Gauthier is the author of eight books, including "The Hero of Ticonderoga," an ALA Notable Book, and the two volumes of the "Hannah and Brandon Stories" series, "A Girl, a Boy, and a Monster Cat," and "A Girl, a Boy, and Three Robbers," which were both selected as Junior Library Guild offerings. Her books have been nominated for readers' choice awards in six states, and published in foreign editions in Italy, Germany, France, and Japan. She has spoken in schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont, as well as at professional conferences for teachers, librarians, and writers. Her essays have appeared at "The Millions," "Literary Mama," and "The Horn Book," and her short fiction has been published by "Alimentum." She maintains the weblog "Original Content," where she writes about children's literature and writing, as well as time management for writers. She is an active member of the Kidlitosphere and has served as a judge for the Cybils, the children's and young adult bloggers' literary awards. Her novel "Saving the Planet & Stuff" has been re-released as an eBook.