Linda Mai writes picture books and middle grade novels. She is represented by Agent, Amy Brewer of Metamorphosis Literary Agency, and has been an active member of SCBWI since 2009. Linda earned a master's degree in Elementary Education and taught third grade for years. She currently has a four book contract with Young Dragon's Press. Her first book, DEIDRA'S DOLLY came out in 2022. She has seven grown children (in a blended family) and 12 grandchildren. Finding SCBWI has been a blessing. Learning her craft and writing for children has been an adventure, but the friends she's made along the way has been the best part of her journey. She plays hand bells at her church, enjoys riding ATV's with her husband, and likes to travel.