Gerda Weissmann Klein is an acclaimed author, lecturer and Holocaust survivor whose story was made into the Oscar- and Emmy-winning film One Survivor Remembers. Her books include her autobiography, All But My Life, as well as A Boring Evening at Home; The Hours After: Letters of Love and Longing, which she co-wrote with her late husband, Kurt; and The Blue Rose, a story of a young developmentally disabled girl named Jenny. In 1998, Gerda and Kurt formed The Klein Foundation to promote tolerance for differences, respect for others and the empowerment of students through education and community service. Most recently, Gerda collaborated with the Phoenix, Arizona-based Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) on her book, Wings of EPOH, which complements the mission of The Blue Rose to advance tolerance, understanding and acceptance of individuals with differences.

Peter H. Reynolds, CEO and Founder of FableVision, is a New York Times best-selling illustrator and educational innovator. He is the author-illustrator of several books for children, including The North Star, The Dot, Ish, and So Few of Me as well as the illustrator of the popular Judy Moody series and Someday. He also is a passionate advocate for the nontraditional learner. In 2007, Peter received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts in recognition of his contributions to education and the arts. Currently, he serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including Horizons for Homeless Children, Everybody Wins Metro Boston and the Dedham Historical Society.

About the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC)

SARRC, founded in 1997, is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to autism research, education and resources for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families. SARRC undertakes self-directed and collaborative research projects, serves as a satellite site for national and international projects, and provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about ASDs. For more information about SARRC, call (602) 340-8717 or visit http://www.autismcenter.org.