Catherine Stier is the author of several children's books, including the award-winning If I Were President and the Kirkus star reviewed A Dog's Day chapter book series. Other honors for Stier's books include the IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books and the Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books. She holds a Masters in Reading and Literacy and has served as a magazine writer, newspaper columnist, and writing instructor and has conducted children's literature research. Born in Michigan, Stier now resides in Texas.