J. C. CERVANTES is the New York Times best-selling author of The Storm Runner and The Fire Keeper, the first two books in a fantasy adventure trilogy. She grew up in San Diego, California, near the Tijuana border, where she fed her fascination with the Maya and Aztec mythologies. Now she lives with her husband, Joseph, in New Mexico. She is the mother of three daughters, the youngest of whom inspired her critically acclaimed first novel, Tortilla Sun. Jen’s wish is that children everywhere see themselves reflected in the pages of the books that inspire them and that they learn to see beyond their own lives, recognizing and celebrating others. She believes in magic, always roots for the underdog, and eats salsa with nearly every meal. For more information, go to www.jennifercervantes.com or follow her on Twitter (@jencerv) and Instagram (authorjcervantes).

RICK RIORDAN, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times #1 best-selling series, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which brings Greek mythology to life for contemporary readers. Millions of fans across the globe have enjoyed his fast-paced and funny quest adventures. The goal of Rick Riordan Presents is to publish highly entertaining books by authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to allow them to tell their own stories inspired by the mythology, folklore, and culture of their heritage. Rick’s Twitter handle is @RickRiordan.