Contributors
M. Molly Backes is the author of the young adult novel The Princesses of Iowa (Candlewick Press, 2012). She writes the “Writing Tips” column for The Prairie Wind (the newsletter of the Illinois Chapter of SCBWI), and has performed her personal essays at reading series across Chicago including Essay Fiesta, Funny Ha-Ha, Sunday Salon, and Is This a Thing? She works as an editor by day and writer by night and spends her free time hanging out with her retired racing greyhound, Zia.1 Articles
Bookworm, music-lover, computer nerd. These are the words that Kimberly Trigg uses to define herself. Her spina bifida (myelomeningocele) is a part of her, but by no means is it the only part. Trigg is an amateur theatre, book, and movie critic who has been writing reviews since the early 2000s.1 Articles
Kim Broomall is a writer and autism rights activist whose passion for kidlit began in high school. When not whittling away at her massive TBR list, she can usually be found working on writing some stories of her own. She has a BA in Writing Arts from Rowan University and lives in southern New Jersey.1 Articles
Danielle is a freelance editor and a reader very committed to her Goodreads reading challenge. She still loves the classic young adult novels from her youth and feels compelled to give a home to any '80s YA novel she sees when thrifting.1 Articles
L.J. Kelley is a new writer, registered nurse, and adoptive mother. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and a B.S. in Nursing from Saint Louis University. L.J. has completed her first young adult novel and is excited about her next project, a collection of short stories that push the envelope and open the dialogue for subjects that may be difficult to discuss. Some of her initial flash fiction work has been published on Mash Stories and Story64. Three additional pieces are scheduled for online publication in The Bookends Review in December 2016, and in the spring issues of The Greenwich Village Literary Review and Empty Sink. She lives with her husband and two children in Winston-Salem.1 Articles
Angeline B. Adams loves to uncover little-known stories and bring them to a wider audience, and to retell old tales in a new way. Her writing is informed by a passion for folklore and history, but also by a commitment to diversity.1 Articles
Despite being born with a disability, Christyna Hunter has surpassed all perilous predictions. She graduated from college where a friend introduced her to romance novels, started a freelance writing career, self-published two romance novels, and worked at a non-profit organization. Currently she works as a library associate with Loudoun County Public Libraries in Virginia, reads romance novels in her free time, and prays often to her writing muse. You can find more pieces by Christyna Hunter at Public Libraries Online.1 Articles
Emma Di Bernardo is a graduate teacher from Queensland, Australia with a love of young adult literature. She has been a chronic pelvic pain spoonie for three years, and manages her illness with painkillers and a cynical sense of humour. Emma was the editor of the University of Queensland's Women's Collective's independent zine 'Wom*news' for three years. In addition, she recently participated in the One Woman Project, giving a seminar entitled 'Whitewashing Katniss Everdeen,' exploring race in the book to film adaptation of The Hunger Games trilogy. A passionate feminist and pop culture consumer, Emma hopes to further her study in special education while maintaining her love of writing.1 Articles
Jennifer Bohlman is an undergraduate student in Washington, DC studying Literature, Public Communications, and German. They eventually aim to get their Master’s degree in Disability Studies and be a disability right’s activist. Jenn has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and POTS, along with several mental illnesses. When not working on their senior thesis, Jenn enjoys being a huge nerd and binge-watching anime.1 Articles
Aimee Louw is a Canadian writer, activist, communications scholar, and radio host. Her media practice spans topics of accessibility, disability justice, sexuality, and feminism. In recent years, Aimee has been a part of the growing accessibility advocacy community in Montreal, Canada, focusing on accessible transit and cultural spaces. Aimee directs the series Underwater City Project, which documents through writing and video personal experiences of ableism and accessibility in five Canadian cities. Her current research explores the connections and intersections of anti-colonialism and accessibility in Canada through video storytelling.1 Articles