Mike Allegra is an author, editor, and creative writing teacher for children and adults. His books include Sarah Gives Thanks (Albert Whitman and Company) and Scampers Thinks Like a Scientist (Sourcebooks). As a pro-rodent (?prodent?) person, he is captivated by capybaras and believes the human race could learn a lot from their peaceful, inclusive ways. He lives in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.