Amy Gail Hansen is the author of The Butterfly Sister. A former English teacher and journalist, Amy is also a professional food history lecturer on topics ranging from Midwest sweets to New Orleans cuisine. She is an avid cook, baker, and reader, and never ceases to be amazed by the story of food and the remarkable ways it shapes our lives. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and three children. For more information, visit www.amygailhansen.com.