A.G. Gillespie was born in California, where she studied engineering and worked as a scientist. For many years, she raised goats, birds, and horses with her husband and three daughters on a family farm in Oregon. Her hobbies include mountain biking, pickleball, pottery, and learning to speak Korean. Today, Alice lives in Bend, Oregon and writes imaginative fiction for young readers. Her debut novel is Bird-Horse Island, a bright and thoughtful fantasy for kids. To discover fun facts and activities related to Bird-Horse Island, as well as other books from A.G. Gillespie, visit vimarisbooks.com!