Alan Gratz is the author of several books, including Samurai Shortstop, which was named one of the ALA's 2007 Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults; The Brooklyn Nine, which was among Booklist's Top Ten Sports Books; and Prisoner B-3087, which was named to YALSA's 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults list. Alan lives in North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Look for him online at www.alangratz.com.