Cory Leonardo grew up believing she’d replace Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune, but when that didn’t pan out, she decided to turn letters and phrases in a different way (but minus the glittery dresses, sadly). Author of the Parent's Choice Award-winning middle grade novel, THE SIMPLE ART OF FLYING, its UK companion, CALL ME ALASTAIR, and the forthcoming THE EMERALD CITY THEATER (Spring 2021, Aladdin/S&S), this born and bred upstate New Yorker currently lives in the Syracuse area with her husband, a collection of snow shovels, and her three plucky children.