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melanie sumrow
Melanie Sumrow is the award-winning author of Girls Like Her, The Inside Battle, and The Prophet Calls. Before becoming an author, she worked as a lawyer for more than 16 years, with many of her cases involving children and teens. She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and lives in Dallas.
IN THE PRESS
"This is a heavy, heartbreaking read, and Sumrow has painstakingly painted a very real picture of how a teenaged girl can easily end up in Ruby’s situation."
BCCB
Starred Review
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upcoming events
June 21, 2025
ThrillerFest XX
10:30am: Panel Discussion
Coming of Age, First Love or The Chosen One? Writing About and for Younger Readers
12:20pm: Signing
7:00pm: 20th Annual Thriller Awards Banquet
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