Aaliyah Vines is the 16 year old author and illustrator of "You Deserve The Stars". She lives in Louisiana where she attends Haynesville High, while also balancing college classes at Northwestern State University. She can often be found drinking coffee and stressing about her schoolwork. She can also be found on her Instagram, tumblr, and blog, where she posts book reviews, writing and life updates, and her thoughts on mental health and self love. Aaliyah is happiest when reading, writing, and talking about the universe with her closest friends.