Julie Wright is an instructional coach, author, consultant, and a short texts-of-all-types enthusiast. As an educator for over 30 years, Julie's practical and engaging approach to professional learning and classroom instruction has made her a trusted partner for schools and organizations. She is the author of numerous books for teachers, coaches, and administrators. Julie enjoys hiking with her family, tinkering in her garden, and is a wanna-be beekeeper. Check out her website at JulieWrightConsulting.com for more!

Elizabeth Keim is a New York City based educator with more than 30 years of experience. She is currently a Reading Recovery and AIS Reading teacher. She was a classroom and library teacher and has taught both undergraduate and graduate-level courses. She loves matching readers to the perfect text. As an avid birder, you'll often find Elizabeth in Central Park looking for warblers and the occasional owl.