Mae’s new book was recently released. I’m halfway through and highly recommend it. Beautiful, sincere writing offering direct connection/insight into the novel’s young heroine as she navigates a brand new life in San Francisco, CA.

Mae was my workshop leader at February’s Big Sur Children’s Writers Workshops. She’s a gem in the kidlit world–read a few pages of ISABEL and you will immediately know why. I was lucky to meet her and hope our paths cross again in the future.