Linda Kao grew up in California and spent most weekends throughout elementary school hauling books home from the library to read on the living room rug. After completing her degree at Stanford University, she taught elementary school for several years before earning a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA. Along the way, she discovered a love for writing fiction, and in 2014, she received the SCBWI Sue Alexander Award. She has published short stories and poems in Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Fun for Kidz, and Boys' Quest. Linda currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoys running, reading, and attending her children's sporting events. You can find her on Twitter @lindalkao
"★ ""Kao deftly blends chilling, slow-burn psychological horror with supernatural elements and moving relationships in this intense debut."" —Publishers Weekly (starred review) ""This thoughtful debut offers both supernatural thrills and careful character development."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Matt’s voice is raw and chaotic, revealing his self-doubt, frustration, wide-eyed innocence (he’s never been in school before much less had friends), and confusion with an authentic messiness."" —BCCB ""Thoughtfully drawn and interesting."" —Booklist"