Cecilia Rabess is an award-winning writer, editor, and educator. She is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including The Big Book of Comfort Food, which was named a finalist for the 2019 International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Awards. She is also the author of the novel The Girl Who Loved Giraffes and the nonfiction book The Way Home: A Journey Through Loss and Grief. Rabess has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and other media outlets. Her work has been praised for its insight and compassion.