About Chris Crutcher
Chris Crutcher has written several critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and two collections of short stories. Drawing on his experience as a family therapist and child protection specialist, Crutcher writes honestly about real issues facing teenagers today: making it through school, competing in sports, handling rejection and failure, and dealing with parents. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the ALAN Award, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award. Chris Crutcher lives in Spokane, Washington.
About Mike Rylander
Mike Rylander has worked as an actor, host, writer, and producer in a wide variety of mediums and genres. As an actor, he has appeared in Parks and Recreation, The Young and the Restless, The Gambler, and Hollywood Adventures. Presently, he is an Associate Video Producer and Social Content Producer for CBS Interactive and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.