Carly MottingerCarly Mottinger is a best-selling author with a background in both writing and film. Born and raised in Northern California, Carly honed her craft at the USC School of Cinematic Arts and earned her MFA. After graduating, she worked as a staff writer or Nickelodeon and sold her first children's book (Lights, Camera, Lexi!) to Disney Junior. She has several acclaimed releases under her belt, such as Go to Bed Fred, the Gigi series, and Peek the Puppy. She currently resides in the Bay Area with her husband and four daughters. Read More Read Less