Linda Watanabe McFerrin is a poet, travel writer, and novelist. The author of two poetry collections, two novels, a collection of award-winning short stories, and a travel guidebook. Her literary honors include the Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction and various travel writing... Read More →

Sonia Patel is a psychiatrist who works with children, teens, and adults. Her YA debut, Rani Patel In Full Effect, was a finalist for the Morris Award and was listed on YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults. Her second YA novel, Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story, was selected for the... Read More →