Nicole AvilaNicole Avila is a children's author who believes in the power of stories to comfort, inspire, and build bravery in young hearts. Frankie Buster and the First Day of School is based on her own true experience of starting kindergarten - a time filled wth big feelings, fears, and unexpected friendships. Nicole wrote this book for her own children, to help ease their fears about going to school and remind them (and all young readers) that courage often begins with a small, brave step. Read More Read Less