My name is Michael Hertzog. I'm a fifth-grade teacher by day and author by night. Two years ago, my students wanted me to continue a story I wrote as inspiration for them, so I did! The young characters, with their endearing traits and realistic flaws, resonated with the kids. As the book progressed, they connected with the themes of the book better than I could have imagined. My first book, Yelling at the Stars, has already been a hit, running a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $10,000 and pre-sold almost 500 books. My next book will be out in early 2024.