Michael A MatteoMichael A. Matteo, is an international author, educator and lifelong animal advocate. Along with his wife, he has rescued over 30 animals, including Coco. When he's not in a classroom, he is inspiring readers with characters who reflect courage, empahy, and curiosity. Today, he writes to leave a lasting mark with themes of justice threaded through each work. In addition to the YA dystopian, It Began with a Whisper, he has written 4 other books and countless articles, stage plays, screenplays and short stories. Read More Read Less