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