Will Hobbs

Mr. Hobbs is the award-winning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including *Bearstone* and *Beardance*. His picture book, *Beardream*, illustrated by Jill Kastner, is a companion to these novels. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University and former language arts teacher, he lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. Longtime backpackers and river runners, they have spent many years exploring …