Debbi Michiko Florence, a third-generation Japanese American (sansei), 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. 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, which has sold more than 150,000 copies, and picture books, including the forthcoming Monster Maker: The Strange Creatures of Mark Nagata. A native Californian, Debbi now lives in Connecticut where she writes in her studio, The Word Nest. Visit her online at debbimichikoflorence.com.
