Debbi Michiko Florence, a third-generation Japanese American (sansei), is the acclaimed author of more than 25 books for children and tweens. Her books have received starred reviews, JLG Selections, and inclusion on lists such as Amazon Best Books and the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best. She loves to write stories about friendship, family, and first crushes. Her middle-grade novels include Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai and her new mystery series Last Chance Academy. She is also the author of the award-winning Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series, which has sold more than 150,000 copies, and picture books, including the forthcoming Monster Maker: The Strange Creatures of Mark Nagata. A native Californian, Debbi now lives in Connecticut where she writes in her studio, The Word Nest.
Last Chance Academy (1): A Study in Secrets
On The Block: Stories of Home (edited by Ellen Oh)
This Is How I Roll
Sweet and Sour
Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai
Keep It Together, Keiko Carter
Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen
Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth
Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl
Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper
Jasmine Toguchi, Brave Explorer
Jasmine Toguchi, Peace-Maker
Jasmine Toguchi, Bridge Builder
Jasmine Toguchi, Great Gardener
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites (co-authored with Jamie Michalak)
My Furry Foster Family
The Fisher Boy: A Graphic Folktale
Monster Maker: The Strange Creatures of Mark Nagata
Last Chance Academy (2): Mastermind's Trap