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TANYA LLOYD KYI has worked as a typesetter, graphic designer and photo editor before pursing writing full-time. She is the author of many non-fiction titles, including Shadow Warrior, recently nominated for the ALA's Amelia Bloomer Project List and DNA Detective, shortlisted for the OLA Red Maple Award and the Red Cedar Award. Her published novels for young readers include Truth, My Time as Caz Hazard, Anywhere but Here, which was praised by Kirkus as having a main character whose ""voice is convincingly filled with a combination of angst and nonchalance,"" and The Prince of Pot. www.tanyalloydkyi.com Twitter @tanyakyi
On Quill & Quire's Kidlit Spring Preview 2019, YA, MG, & Non-Fiction One of CBC's 29 Canadian Kids Books & YA to Look For in Spring 2019 PRAISE FOR Mya's Strategy to Save the World For any girl going through life, body, and school changes, especially those interested in social activism. --Kirkus Reviews Mya's passionate--and often clueless--narration is a thoroughly entertaining rant by an overwrought tween with a big heart. . . . With a slim page count, brisk delivery, and trove of discussable topics, this bodes well for classroom as well as independent reading. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Mya's passion for social justice means that she informs the reader about certain important global issues . . . [she] has a lot of personality and will be enjoyed by middle-school readers. --Highly Recommended, CM Magazine Mya's witty voice and deep desire for a cell phone will keep tween readers engaged . . . [a] welcome addition to middle grade bookshelves. --School Library Journal
