The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts

About Ann Patchett

Ann Patchett is the author of novels most recently the #1 New York Times bestselling Tom Lake works of nonfiction and children's books. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including the PEN/Faulkner the Women's Prize for Fiction in the UK and the Book Sense Book of the Year. Her novel The Dutch House was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages and Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture. She lives in Nashville Tennessee where she is the owner of Parnassus Books. Robin Preiss Glasser has illustrated many acclaimed picture books including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series Lambslide Escape Goat and Grand Jeté and Me: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids. She won the Childrens Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans drawing. Robin and her family live in Southern California.