Millie of the Manor

Karina Evans is the author of Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins! and Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules. She studied English at the University of Delaware before starting a career in the entertainment industry. Some of Karina’s favorite things include: See’s Candies, The Amazing Race, singing show tunes in the car, and volleyball. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her two mischievous cats, Sir Pounce and Taika.Andrea Bell is an illustrator and comic artist who grew up playing in the northern woods of Wisconsin. Her memories of adventure, nature, and adolescent independence are reflected throughout her work. Andrea is the artist behind The Leak, the Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw trilogy, and Crumble. She currently resides in Chicago, Illinois, where she enjoys long walks, baking, and curating dance playlists.

Both an enticing mystery and a satisfying emotional journey.  — Kirkus ReviewsFull of nerves and heart, Evans and Bell's bright, inviting comic successfully encapsulates the complexities of being an anxious tween. Full-color spreads transition to shades of grey every time Amy enters a self-doubt cycle filled with negative self-talk, but the heavy emotions are balanced by bright, bubbly characters. — Booklist