Adrea Gist Theodore (MD, MPH) is a mom, a pediatrician, and a children’s book author from Durham, North Carolina. Growing up on Long Island, Adrea was the quintessential bookworm, almost always with a book in her hand. Her love of reading, writing, and language has continued to grow throughout the years; and with her own child, Adrea began to revisit the favorite stories from her youth. She was inspired to begin writing, became a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and participated in a local critique group, leading to the creation of her debut picture book, "A History of Me." Adrea is currently represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

When not writing, Dr. Theodore works in a local child advocacy center (CAC) with children being evaluated for abuse or neglect. Every child she sees there also has a story to tell.