Andrew Smith is the author of several novels for young adults, includingnbsp;Winger,nbsp;Stand-Off,nbsp;100 Sideways Miles, and the Michael L. Printz Honor Booknbsp;Grasshopper Jungle. He lives in a remote area in the mountains of Southern California with his family, two horses, two dogs, and three cats. He doesn't watch television, and occupies himself by writing, bumping into things outdoors, and taking ten-mile runs on snowy trails.