Bree Barton lives in mythical Ithaca with her partner and two waggish dogs. She wrote her first book as ""a humble child of ten""-her exact words in the query letter she sent to editors. Those editors told her to keep writing, and luckily, she did. Bree was eleven when her journey with the Shadoom began, and stories offered a special kind of balm. A handful of years later, she is the author of several young adult novels published in seven countries and four languages. Bree teaches dance and writing and loves connecting with readers of all ages. Zia Erases the World is her middle grade debut.
Raves for Zia Erases the World: A stunning middle grade debut full of delightful humor, inventive wordplay, and provocative questions, Zia Erases the World reminds us that it's only when we name our fears that we can truly own them. -Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award winning author A heartfelt and honest exploration of depression. Bree Barton handles sensitive subjects with such care and compassion, and this story reaches out to readers to say, 'I see you. You are not alone.' -Tae Keller, Newbery Award winning author of When You Trap a Tiger A future classic. Zia's story will take you by the heartstrings and never let you go. -Marie Miranda Cruz, author of Everlasting Nora