Jill Sammut

As a teacher in Flint, a mother, and a foster parent, I have seen many kids who struggle to find themselves represented in popular culture.

A child I have known and loved has battled anxiety from an early age. As she struggled through a difficult time period, I looked for ways to help. I wanted to find a kid's chapter book for her where the main character worked through similar issues in a compassionate manner. I wanted a series where the main characters were a little different, and lived in in neighborhood where everyone didn't look the same. When I was unable to find what I needed, I decided to write it myself.

“The Cloud at the End of My Rainbow” is the first book in this series. My second book, "When the Rain Falls," will be available in 2017. When I'm not working, writing, or mommying, I enjoy reading, travel, and running.

Please visit my webpage at www.jillsammut.com