Vicki Conrad
Vicki Conrad spends her days teaching and evenings writing stories she hopes will inspire young readers. Growing up, she was always found with a book in her hand, and she has stayed that way ever since. Her first book, Just Like Beverly was released from Sasquatch Books in 2019. It received a starred Kirkus review and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection, as well as one of NPR’s Best Books of 2019. Her next nonfiction picture book, A Voice for the Everglades, is a science biography about Marjory Stoneman Douglas saving the Florida Everglades. Vicki is a curious seeker of knowledge and lover of history. She has called Seattle her home for many years. Visit her website https://www.vickiconrad.com/