Andrea Beatriz Arango is the author of Pura Belpré Honor-winning Something Like Home and Newbery Honor-winning Iveliz Explains It All. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico but now lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. A former public school teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience, Andrea currently balances her day job as an interpreter with writing the types of children’s books she wishes students had more access to. When she’s not busy working or writing, you can find her enjoying nature in the nearest park or body of water.