Micol Ostow has been publishing works for young readers of all ages for over a decade. EMILY GOLDBERG LEARNS TO SALSA was a 2007 NYPL Books for the Teen Age Selection. Her hybrid graphic novel, SO PUNK ROCK (AND OTHER WAYS TO DISAPPOINT YOUR MOTHER) was a Sydney Taylor Notable book for teens. More recently, her novels FAMILY, AMITY, and THE DEVIL AND WINNIE FLYNN have been featured on Buzzfeed. com, BookRiot. com, EW. com, and mtv. com. Micol received her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and teaches writing for all ages, all across the country. She was also an active editor of the National Book Award-winning literacy blog, readergirlz. com. Micol lives in Brooklyn with her family and a finicky French Bulldog. Follow her on Twitter @micolz or visit her at: micolostow. com.