Mac Barnett
Mac Barnett is a celebrated children's author raised in a California farming community, despite having no farming roots himself.
He now resides near San Francisco, where he remains deeply connected to literacy and creative education.
Beyond writing, Barnett is actively involved in nonprofit work, serving on the board of directors of 826LA, a writing center dedicated to supporting students in Los Angeles.
He also founded the whimsical Echo Park Time Travel Mart, a convenience store themed for time travelers, reflecting the imaginative and playful spirit that characterizes his approach to storytelling and his broader commitment to creativity and community engagement.
