Rachel Stones writes picture books and middle grade novels. She is currently pursuing her MFA at the <a href="http://vcfa.edu/">Vermont College of Fine Arts</a>. While her heart resides in her home state of Idaho, she lives in Arizona. It's warmer. Rachel and her husband have four little bookworms they adore and a family of gophers they don't adore.
<h3>Random Facts</h3>
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	<li>Rachel worked Spud Harvest as a kid, throwing dirt clods from a combine's conveyer belt for twelve hours a day.</li>
	<li>She has planted close to a million trees in her life.</li>
	<li>Rachel helped her collegiate volleyball team to two conference championships and two Elite Eight appearances. Go Cougs! She also played professionally in Europe.</li>
	<li>She completed her teaching internship in Samoa. The national rugby team, Manu Samoa, attended her surprise birthday party. Needless to say it was her favorite semester in college.</li>
	<li>After wandering the world, Rachel taught school for a few years and then became a mom. Best job ever!</li>
	<li>She now runs an online specialty clothing store.</li>
	<li>Rachel didn't realize she liked avocados until a few years ago. She is making up for lost time.</li>
	<li>She always knew she liked Nutella.</li>
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