THE AUTHOR IN FRONT OF A STATUE THAT HONORS THE PATRIOT FIGHTERS OF CONNECTICUT WHO HELPED DEFEND THEIR TOWNS DURING THE BRITISH INVASIONS OF THE STATE IN 1777

Lauren Tarshis’s New York Times– bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the September 11 attacks, the destruction of Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, among others. Lauren lives in Westport, Connecticut, and can be found online at www.laurentarshis.com.