ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Liz Bicknell and Candlewick Press gave me the opportunity to write this book. Without her vision and the support Candlewick provided, there wouldn’t be a MARTians. special thanks to copy editor Betsy Uhrig and designer Sherry Fatla, who brought all the media to life through typography — I owe those women roses for their hard work. Carter Hasegawa, who sought permission for the Bradbury quotes, has my eternal gratitude. Matt Roeser designed the cover — judging by that, MARTians is a fine book indeed.

I also acknowledge a debt to my Clarion West class and instructor Connie Willis. I will never forget the time I shared with you during the summer of the apricot moon.

Sarah Davies of Greenhouse Agency was, as always, the best fairy godmother in publishing.

Finally, my family takes care of me and forgives me more often than they should. Everything I do depends on that.