Kristine O'Connell George is one of the principal voices in contemporary children's poetry. Awards for her books include the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, International Reading Association / Lee Bennett Hopkins Promising Poet Award, the Golden Kite, Myra Cohn Livingston Poetry Awards, Claudia Lewis Awards, ALA notables, NCTE notables, School Library Journal Best Books, Hornbook Fanfare, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, and IRA-CBC Children's Choice.Her most recent book, Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems, received the Claudia Lewis Award from Bank Street and was named an ALA Notable, School Library Journal Best Book, and Bulletin Blue Ribbon. Kristine lives in a rural area in Southern California with her family and their rescue dog, Riley.Visit her website, www.kristinegeorge.com for audio clips, teacher's guides, and more.