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about
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I write middle grade fiction and have a not-so-secret fondness for fantasy with a dark twist...
Growing up, I was a voracious reader and books always took me to places where my imagination thrived. I love writing stories that spark that same wonder in others. I'm also a teacher and have taught Language Arts and technology for over 30 years. Being around middle school kids all day, I've developed patience, creativity, flexibility, and an abundant sense of humor! Visit my teaching portfolio to learn more about my classroom. I participate in writing communities through Inked Voices, GrubStreet, and Kindling Words, and I'm a member of KidLit in Color, Black Creators in Kidlit, The Brown Bookshelf's Amplify Black Stories cohort, Middle Grade Coast-to-Coast, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and The Authors Guild. I am also a member of the Writers Board of NaNoWriMo and serve as a Director on the board of AANE (Association for Autism and Neurodiversity). I'm represented by Lindsay Davis Auld of Writers House. |
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fun facts
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5th grade Me
Leah
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As an author and educator, I strongly support equity and inclusivity in the world of books and beyond. I am not available for any book events that discriminate against marginalized or underrepresented people, either on the page or off.