Shoshana Stopek is the author of numerous books for children and adults. Growing up in New Jersey, she dreamed of becoming an author and a mom. Now she writes stories that she hopes will empower kids to be the best they can be--or at least make them laugh. "My Spectacular Self" is her debut picture book series from Capstone. She has worked in the film industry, as a children's book editor, and has an MFA from Boston University. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter. Visit her at shoshanastopek.com.