Lynn Plourde is the author of more than 25 children's books, including "Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud," "Wild Child," "At One in a Place Called Maine," and "You're Wearing THAT to School?!" She also co-authored the graphic novel "Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness" with Donn Fendler. Lynn's books have won a variety of honors, including Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, Junior Library Guild selection, Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book, IPPY Bronze Medal, Lupine Honor Awards, Los Angeles Times Best Children s Book, Maine Literary Award, and Oppenheim Gold Award. Lynn is a Maine native who grew up in Skowhegan and currently lives in Winthrop with her husband Paul Knowles. She enjoys reading, walks, snowshoeing, and kayaking.