Hannah Barnaby

Hannah Barnaby worked as a children’s book editor, independent bookseller, and book reviewer before becoming the first children’s writer-in-residence at the Boston Public Library. Her first young adult novel, Wonder Show, was a William C. Morris Award finalist and her second, Some of the Parts, received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly. She is the author of the Monster & Boy chapter book series, illustrated by Anoosha Syed, and the picture books Bad Guy, illustrated by Mike Yamada; Garcia & Colette Go Exploring, illustrated by Andrew Joyner; and There’s Something About Sam, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf. Hannah has an MA in Children’s Literature from Simmons College and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. She has taught multiple workshops at Highlights and regional SCBWI conferences, as well as picture book and chapter book intensives at the Writing Barn and two 12x12 webinars. Hannah lives in Charlottesville, VA, with her family.