Aris Austin is an author and activist dedicated to helping animals and fighting injustice in all of its forms. Combining a love for animals with a love of awesome stories, Aris aims to inspire people to make the world a better place for animals. Previously, their work has received awards from Colorado State University, and has been taught at the University of Wisconsin and at La Colina school in Columbia. When they aren’t writing, Aris enjoys spending time with their partner, Erica, their dog, Oatmeal, and their cat, Pine.