The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

A Woosh, and a Swoosh and a Gurgly Goop

About the Writer


Maria Piñero Pope

Maria is a Latina children’s writer and the owner of a bilingual Speech Language Pathology practice in Decatur, GA. When she's not working or writing, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband, hanging out with their two kids, and playing with their mischievous puppy. She writes humorous and heartfelt bilingual picture books and middle grade novels. Maria is a member of SCBWI.