Lisa M. Bolt Simons, a former teacher and Literacy Coach, is the author of more than 70 non-fiction and fiction children’s books, including five middle grade sports novels and an adult history book. She’s received accolades for both her non-fiction and fiction. Lisa is a proud mum to her math and science-minded adult twins, Jeri and Anthony. Originally from Colorado, she lives in a Minnesota town (population 155) with her husband and dogs.