AKEMI DAWN BOWMAN is a proud Ravenclaw and Star Wars enthusiast, who served in the US Navy for five years and has a BA in social sciences. Originally from Las Vegas, Akemi currently lives in Scotland with her husband, two children, and their Pekingese mix. Her debut novel is the much-loved and acclaimed Starfish.

“Raw, real and deeply hopeful. I will read anything Akemi Dawn Bowman writes.” ALICE OSEMAN, author of I Was Born For This and Radio Silence; “Bowman dives into the sea of grief with her protagonist and celebrates the kinds of love that are eclipsed all too often. With this remarkable book, she has cemented her position as one of the most progressive and insightful authors of her generation.” SAMANTHA SHANNON, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Bone Season series; “Summer Bird Blue is without a doubt one of the best books I’ve read this year. It grabs your heart and won’t let go.” BOOK RIOT

AKEMI DAWN BOWMAN is a proud Ravenclaw and Star Wars enthusiast, who served in the US Navy for five years and has a BA in social sciences. Originally from Las Vegas, Akemi currently lives in Scotland with her husband, two children, and their Pekingese mix. Her debut novel is the much-loved and acclaimed Starfish.

“Raw, real and deeply hopeful. I will read anything Akemi Dawn Bowman writes.” ALICE OSEMAN, author of I Was Born For This and Radio Silence; “Bowman dives into the sea of grief with her protagonist and celebrates the kinds of love that are eclipsed all too often. With this remarkable book, she has cemented her position as one of the most progressive and insightful authors of her generation.” SAMANTHA SHANNON, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Bone Season series; “Summer Bird Blue is without a doubt one of the best books I’ve read this year. It grabs your heart and won’t let go.” BOOK RIOT