Allison Crotzer Kimmel worked as a teacher before earning a master’s of professional writing degree from the University of Southern California, and she discovered a love of children’s books and joined the SCBWI soon thereafter. Allison now serves as the SCBWI Kern County regional advisor. She lives in Bakersfield, California, with three cute dogs, two even-cuter children, and one handsome husband. Learn more about her at allisoncrotzerkimmel.com.