In this episode of THIS IS THE AUTHOR meet lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson, teacher and novelist Torrey Maldonado, and former CBS News producer and reporter Heather Won Tesoriero. Hear how these authors are redefining what it means to be a superhero– whether it’s by standing up for America’s youth in underrepresented communities, writing stories that speak to the superhero in all young people, or introducing us to a superhero science teacher and his awe-inspiring students. Plus, discover how one author would use a time machine to find one of his dream narrators. Enjoy.

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/224792/just-mercy/

Tight by Torrey Maldonado: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/556833/tight/

The Class by Heather Won Tesoriero: http://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/554335/the-class/