Deborah Heiligman writes fiction and nonfiction for kids of all ages. She's published more than 26 books, exploring topics as diverse as religious celebrations around the world, babies, butterflies, honeybees, and a particularly charming "loves-to-hear-a-book" dog. Her 2009 book, Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith was nominated as a National Book Award Finalist. Watch the interview to learn more about her and read a short biography about her life. Includes an interview transcript and a selected list of her books.