GILLIAN McDUNN has lived in California, Missouri, and North Carolina, and is a fan of both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. She currently lives in Cary, North Carolina, with her family. ​Like Cat, Gillian grew up as the big sister to a younger brother with special needs. CATERPILLAR SUMMER, which takes place on a fictitious North Carolina island, will be released April 2, 2019 (Bloomsbury). For more information or to pre-order, please visit www.gillianmcdunn.com