Patsi B. Trollinger is the author of Perfect Timing (Viking, 2006; Benjamin Press, 2011), a picture book biography honored as a Junior Library Guild selection, and Thrill in the 'Ville (Benjamin Press, 2011), a humorous middle grade novel with themes of soccer and politics. Born in eastern Tennessee, she was raised in a family that loved storytelling, which remains a foundation of her writing. Before focusing on books for young readers, she compiled an extensive portfolio in news and magazine writing. Patsi holds an MFA degree in writing for children (Spalding University), as well as bachelor's degree and master's degrees.