Mary Casanova is an author of picture books and novels for older readers. Her award winning books include The Hunter (illustrated by Ed Young) and Some Dog! (illustrated by Ard Hoyt). Mary enjoys the out-of-doors and lives near the Canadian border in Rainey, Minnesota.

"When an author takes time out from writing to reflect on what made them the writer they are, it can be unaffecting or engrossing. This book is definitely the latter. It is candid, perceptive, and offers insight into the creative mind. The author's narrative about her life reads as easily as a novel, but it's all the more fascinating for knowing that it's true. The format for this series (The Author and You) is part biography, part examination of each book, and part behind-the-scenes research. For that reason, it serves a double purpose for fans of Mary's books and students who are writing reports. There are ample photos and book covers, as well as Mary's answers to reader's letters....Highly recommended." - Children's Literature Network

Mary Casanova is an author of picture books and novels for older readers. Her award winning books include The Hunter (illustrated by Ed Young) and Some Dog! (illustrated by Ard Hoyt). Mary enjoys the out-of-doors and lives near the Canadian border in Rainey, Minnesota.

"When an author takes time out from writing to reflect on what made them the writer they are, it can be unaffecting or engrossing. This book is definitely the latter. It is candid, perceptive, and offers insight into the creative mind. The author's narrative about her life reads as easily as a novel, but it's all the more fascinating for knowing that it's true. The format for this series (The Author and You) is part biography, part examination of each book, and part behind-the-scenes research. For that reason, it serves a double purpose for fans of Mary's books and students who are writing reports. There are ample photos and book covers, as well as Mary's answers to reader's letters....Highly recommended." - Children's Literature Network

Mary Casanova is an author of picture books and novels for older readers. Her award winning books include The Hunter (illustrated by Ed Young) and Some Dog! (illustrated by Ard Hoyt). Mary enjoys the out-of-doors and lives near the Canadian border in Rainey, Minnesota.

"When an author takes time out from writing to reflect on what made them the writer they are, it can be unaffecting or engrossing. This book is definitely the latter. It is candid, perceptive, and offers insight into the creative mind. The author's narrative about her life reads as easily as a novel, but it's all the more fascinating for knowing that it's true. The format for this series (The Author and You) is part biography, part examination of each book, and part behind-the-scenes research. For that reason, it serves a double purpose for fans of Mary's books and students who are writing reports. There are ample photos and book covers, as well as Mary's answers to reader's letters....Highly recommended." - Children's Literature Network