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Janae Marks



Janae Marks has an MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration in Writing for Children from The New School. She grew up in the suburbs of New York City, and now lives in Connecticut with her husband and daughter. From the Desk of Zoe Washington is her debut novel.
 


Genres: Children's Fiction
 
New and upcoming books
October 2024

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A Split Second
 
Series
Zoe Washington
   From the Desk of Zoe Washington (2020)
     aka The Faraway Truth
   On Air with Zoe Washington (2023)
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Novels
   A Soft Place to Land (2021)
   A Split Second (2024)
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Books containing stories by Janae Marks
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Black Girl Power (2024)
15 Stories Celebrating Black Girlhood
edited by
Leah Johnson
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Hope Wins (2022)
A Collection of Inspiring Stories for Young Readers
edited by
Rose Brock

Award nominations
2021 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile (nominee) : From the Desk of Zoe Washington
2021 Anthony Award for Best Children/Young Adult Fiction (nominee) : From the Desk of Zoe Washington
2020 Agatha Award for Best Children/Young Adult Fiction (nominee) : From the Desk of Zoe Washington


Janae Marks recommends
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Thanks a Lot, Universe (2021)
(Thanks a Lot, Universe, book 1)
Chad Lucas
"Thanks a Lot, Universe demonstrates how you don't always know what your peers are going through, and how powerful kindness is. This honest portrayal of family trauma, changing friendships, and big emotions tugged at my heartstrings. Brian and Ezra will stick with me for a long time!"
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Bump (2021)
Matt Wallace
"I love kids with big dreams, and MJ is a heroine to root for. Bump introduces readers to the world of professional wrestling while also telling a story about grief, friends that become family, and finding your voice. An entertaining and heartwarming read!"

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