Carlos Hernandez is the author of the award-winning Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (2019), its sequel, Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe (2020), and the short story collection The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria (2016), along with many short stories, poems, and works for the stage and screen. He is an Associate Professor at the City University of New York and a game designer, consultant, and enthusiast. Find him on socials at @writeteachplay