San Jose Public Library Writer and librarian for young people. Author of ten books so far, including _Vampire High_, Lightning Time_, Uncle Pirate_, and _Jeannette Claus Saves... Writer and librarian for young people. Author of ten books so far, including _Vampire High_, Lightning Time_, Uncle Pirate_, and _Jeannette Claus Saves Christmas_. Partner with cartoonist Tony Auth on _Two Little Witches_ and several other projects.