Susan Verde is a #1 New York Times bestselling children's book author and a children's yoga and mindfulness expert. She has written more than 20 picture books, and she is a highly sought-after speaker at conferences, festivals, and schools across the nation. Verde is a frequent contributor to online publications, and she has appeared on multiple podcasts about writing, parenting, mindfulness, and yoga. She is the mother of three teenagers, Gabriel, Joshua, and Sebby, and she lives in East Hampton, New York.