Carlie Lawson launched her professional writing career in 1991 at a daily newspaper. She authored more than 20 young adult non-fiction books and writes for monthly magazines, weekly blogs, and academic publications. Educated at The University of Oklahoma, Carlie Lawson holds bachelor's degrees in Journalism & Mass Communication and Film & Video Studies and a master's degree in Regional & City Planning. She owns Powell Lawson Enterprises and authors three book series for Mason Crest Publishing: •Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music, and Storytelling •Infamous Jailbreaks •Super Cars. She also wrote books on web developers and decision-making.