Hadley Dyer is an author, editor, and freelance writer. Her socially-conscious books make complex issues accessible and entertaining for young readers, while her freelance writing has unpacked a range of topics, from international development to folding a fitted sheet. She has edited many of Canada’s brightest literary stars for young readers, and worked with multiple organizations that promote literacy and education, including CODE, IBBY Canada, and the Canadian Children's Book Centre. Raised in Nova Scotia, she now lives in Toronto.