S. Bear Bergman (he/him) is an author, storyteller, educator, and long-time queer pain in the tuchus. He's a storyteller in many genres, a writer for adults and children, a sought-after public speaker, an equity educator, an award-winning performer, and the parenting columnist for CBC Radio. His books include The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You; Blood, Marriage, Wine & Glitter; and (with Saul Freedman-Lawson) Special Topics in Being a Human and Special Topics in Being a Parent. He lives in Western Canada.