Katie Coppens, an award-winning middle school teacher, authors books that use creative approaches (and food!) to help children learn difficult concepts. Previous books include Geology is a Piece of Cake and The Acadia Files chapter book series. Katie has also written a teacher guide for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) entitled Creative Writing in Science: Activities that Inspire, and she writes a recurring column for NSTA's Science Scope magazine entitled "Interdisciplinary Ideas." She speaks widely on integrating literacy and science.