Jill Kalz is the author of more than 50 titles for children, including FARMER CAP ("Pfeffernut County" series), finalist for a 2008 Minnesota Book Award and winner of the Readers' Choice Award and an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. Kalz has also published work for adults in The Nebraska Review, The Ohio Review, Minnesota Monthly, and other magazines. She currently lives in Minnesota with her charismatic Bichon, Tuckerbean, working as a full-time children's book editor. A complete list of her titles can be found at www.jillkalz.com or the Jill Kalz author page on Facebook.