Debbi Michiko Florence

Debbi Michiko Florence is the acclaimed author of more than 25 books for children and tweens. Her books have received starred reviews, JLG Selections, and inclusion on lists such as Amazon Best Books and the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best. She loves to write stories about friendship, family, and first crushes. Her middle-grade novels include Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai and the series Last Chance Academy. She is also the author of the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series, and picture books, including the forthcoming Monster Maker: The Strange Creatures of Mark Nagata.