W. Nikola-Lisa is the author of over two-dozen books for readers young and old. His books have received several awards, including a Jane Addams Honor Book Award for Bein’ With You This Way, a Golden Archer Award for Shake Dem Halloween Bones, a Christopher Award for How We Are Smart, and, most recently, a Lumen Award for Nonfiction for The Men Who Made the Yankees. An accomplished musician and storyteller, Mr. Nikola-Lisa makes numerous school and public library appearances to talk about his work. He can be found online at nikolabooks.com.