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Donna Galanti is the award-winning children's book author of the Unicorn Island series, Joshua and the Lightning Road series, and Loon Cove Summer as well as the bestselling Element Trilogy thrillers for adults. She has lived in fun locations including England, her family-owned campground in New Hampshire, and in Hawaii where she served as a U.S. Navy photographer. Donna is an avid outdoor adventurer and nature lover. She volunteers for the Old-Growth Forest Network and with the National Audubon Society. For details on her books, events, and school programs, visit her at donnagalanti.com.
""The characters in The Secret Winner's Club jump off the page. You root for this group of friends as they try to figure out what it means to go after their dreams, to seek help from others, and if winning at any cost is really winning at all. Filled with wisdom and heart, it perfectly fills that gap between middle grade and young adult and will inspire readers to pursue their own goals"" -Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of 30+ books for young people ""I can't imagine any young person who ""looks different"" or wonders about those who do, not relating to this honest, carefully crafted story. It is a fine weaving of heartache, grit, humor, and the ethics of what it means to get even. The Secret Winners Club amplifies the voices of kids who struggle to be seen beyond their medical conditions with those who judge by appearance alone. It is an important reminder to young and old to look beyond the surface, to the truth of a person's heart and abilities."" -Joan Bauer, New York Times Best-selling author and winner of the Newbery Honor Medal and LA Times Book Prize ""The Secret Winners Club is a moving and insightful middle-grade novel that explores identity, perseverance, and the actual cost of success. Donna Galanti writes with both sensitivity and authenticity. Her characters are complex, likable, and genuine, making them highly relatable to the readers. The story flows with energy and emotion, blending humor, tension, and heartfelt moments in perfect rhythm. The rising stakes remind readers that the most significant victories often come from within, and staying true to oneself is the most meaningful win. An inspiring and heartfelt story about courage, friendship, and the power of self-acceptance. The reader will remember this emotionally rich and deeply compassionate novel long after they finish reading it."" -Suzie Housley, Midwest Book Review ""This is a heart-warming and page-turning read for anyone who has ever felt different. A gift for the misfits and adventurers in our soul. I wish I'd had this book as a kid.""-Sarah Allen, author of Breathing Underwater ""A heartwarming must-read about friendship, second chances, and overcoming adversity.""-Jaime Berry, author of Heart Finds ""Middle schoolers of all types, whether athlete, STEM, or theater kid, those with autoimmune disorders or not, will see themselves reflected in this heartfelt tale of teamwork and the cost of striving to be the best. As a competitive swimmer with asthma and a junior high nemesis, I would have gobbled up The Secret Winners Club.""-Shannon Doleski, author of Gabe in the After
