Thorir 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 creates relatable stories for middle-gade readers, beginning his writing journey after retiring from a long career as an architect. Thorir co-authored his debut novel, The Big Dream, a Readers' Choice Book Awards finalist and winner of the Wishing Shelf Book Awards' Red Ribbon Award. He went on to co-author The Bird Caper, which received the 2024 GOLD medal in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, the prestigious indie B.R.A.G. Medallion, GOLD in the Literary Titan Book Award, Finalist in the Reader's Views, and received five stars from the Reader's Favorite Book Reviews. The book receives praise for its modern style and relatable message that resonates with children worldwide. He writes with his wife, Victoria E. Pannell, and the duo writes under the pen name Pannell & Sigfusson. They are working on book three in The Crow's Tales series. Thorir is a member of the American Library Association (ALA) and the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA). Read More Read Less