Thorir E SigfussonThorir Sigfusson came to the United States from Iceland when he was twelve and recalls those years of transition, not knowing the language, as a time of great adjustment. Today, as an award-winning author, Thorir crafts relatable stories for middle-gade readers, having begun his writing journey after retiring from a long career as an architect. Thorir co-authored his debut novel, The Big Dream, with his wife, Victoria Pannell. The book is a finalist for the Readers' Choice Book Awards and won the Red Ribbon Award from the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. He later co-authored The Bird Caper, which received a Gold Medal in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards and Readers' Favorite International Book Awards. It was an honoree of the esteemed Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion, a winner of a Gold Medal in the Literary Titan Book Awards, and a finalist in the Reader's Views Book Awards. Reviewers praise the books for their modern style and relatable message. Thorir is a member of the American Library Association (ALA) and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Read More Read Less