About the Author

Claudia Mills has written many children's books, including 7 x 9 = Trouble!, the Franklin School Friends series, and the Mason Dixon series. She received the Kerlan Award for her contribution to children's literature. Ms. Mills lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Grace Zong has illustrated many books for children, including Our Food- A Healthy Serving of Science and Poems by Grace Lin, Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim, Pippa and Percival, Pancake and Poppy- Four Peppy Puppies by Deborah Diesen, and Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3 by Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan. She divides her time between South Korea and New York.

Reviews

★ "The four After-School Superstars return in this wholesome look at how kids can overcome their own fears and insecurities by being true to themselves. . . . Charming black-and-white illustrations add to the appeal of the text."—School Library Journal, Starred Review

"The author has clearly been exposed to Deaf culture and makes a valiant effort to educate readers."—Kirkus Reviews

"Boogie is a well-rounded character; he is kind and conscientious and learns to not be so tough on himself. . . . The book also captures the non-manual markers necessary for ASL. . . ."—The Horn Book