Rajani LaRocca was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in Massachusetts, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor–winning novel in verse, Red, White, and Whole. She’s always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is an omnivorous writer of novels and picture books, fiction and nonfiction, in prose and poetry. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she lives outside Boston with her family. Visit her at rajanilarocca.com.

“A searing and poignant exploration of sisterhood, and all of its complexities. Maya and Chaya’s story will help young readers wrestling with anxiety feel less alone, and help crack open many important conversations.” — Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home"A thoughtful and deeply moving story in verse."  — Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author"A sensitive portrayal of sisters and music told in lyrical free verse that sings with hope." — Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People's Poet Laureate Emeritus"This nuanced novel explores complex aspects of family and sibling dynamics and will give readers much to ponder." — Horn Book Magazine"Deserves a place on every middle grade shelf.” — School Library Journal

Rajani LaRocca was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in Massachusetts, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor–winning novel in verse, Red, White, and Whole. She’s always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is an omnivorous writer of novels and picture books, fiction and nonfiction, in prose and poetry. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she lives outside Boston with her family. Visit her at rajanilarocca.com.

“A searing and poignant exploration of sisterhood, and all of its complexities. Maya and Chaya’s story will help young readers wrestling with anxiety feel less alone, and help crack open many important conversations.” — Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home"A thoughtful and deeply moving story in verse."  — Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author"A sensitive portrayal of sisters and music told in lyrical free verse that sings with hope." — Margarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree and Young People's Poet Laureate Emeritus"This nuanced novel explores complex aspects of family and sibling dynamics and will give readers much to ponder." — Horn Book Magazine"Deserves a place on every middle grade shelf.” — School Library Journal