Atta, M.: - M.Atta is a mother and physician who believes that young kids need to be encouraged to ask questions and step outside of their usual environment in order to grow and appreciate their world. As a mom of two young, energetic kids she strives to instill in them the importance of learning- whether it's an emotion or a new food or new friends who have different traditions. She believes being a parent is the hardest but absolute best thing she has ever done and recognizes the enormous responsibility it entails. She hopes her books will open hearts and minds and help young readers learn to embrace change within themselves and the world around them.