Liz Garton Scanlon

Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous beloved books for young people, including picture books Everyone Starts Small; Kate, Who Tamed the Wind; One Dark Bird; the Caldecott honored All the World, and many others, illustrated by some of the very best artists in the business. She's also co-authored several books with her pal Audrey Vernick, including the hilarious Bob, Not Bob, The World’s Best Class Plant, and the upcoming Family Tree. Scanlon’s middle grade novels are The Great Good Summer and Lolo's Light, and her Bibsy Cross chapter book series debuted in 2024 to critical acclaim. Liz is proud to have taught at Austin Community College, the Writing Barn, the Writers’ League of Texas, Whale Rock Workshops, and the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives and writes in Austin, Texas. Find more at www.LizGartonScanlon.com