Liam and the Pigeon

Description: Liam and his mother find an injured pigeon, and his mother insists on taking it to the wildlife center, explaining that while some people think of pigeons as pests, every animal deserves care, respect, and a place in the world.

Brief description: Andrew Stark was raised on the L'Anse Indian Reservation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After earning his MFA from Pacific University, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career as an editor for a fashion magazine. He has since been published in a variety of publications, and one of his short stories was adapted into a stage play. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his two dogs--Gizmo, a chihuahua, and Barney, a chiweenie. Together, they love to camp and go hiking.