Crystal Bowman is a former preschool teacher, award-winning author, national speaker, and Mentor for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). She has written more than 100 books for children, as well as books for women, lyrics for children's piano music, numerous magazine articles, and Bible study materials. Crystal graduated from Calvin College with a degree in elementary education and studied early childhood development at the University of Michigan. She and her husband live in Florida.