Anna Meriano grew up in Houston, Texas, with an older brother and a younger brother but (tragically) no sisters. She graduated from Rice University with a degree in English and earned her MFA in creative writing with an emphasis in writing for children from the New School in New York. She has taught creative writing and high school English and works as a writing tutor. Anna likes reading, knitting, playing full-contact quidditch, and translating English song lyrics into Spanish and vice versa. She's also the author of the Love Sugar Magic series.
*"Meriano’s novel is a layered, skillful work that thoughtfully
explores the complicated dynamics of a family in conflict due to
divergent views of the world. . . .This clever, subtle reimagining
of a beloved fairy tale is both subversive and empowering. Truly
enchanting."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
*"Through a conversational first-person voice that firmly grounds
the reader in the main character’s inner tumult, Meriano portrays
Ellen’s heightened awareness and dedication to social equity and
inclusion alongside the timeless sense of unease that comes with
new beginnings and major change. Readers will find much to
appreciate about Ellen’s fresh, relatable journey to define herself
on her own terms." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A timely coming-of-age story with a unique Quidditch
twist."--School Library Journal
"Anna Meriano's This is How We Fly is a delightful treat of a book
that will make you want to grab your broom and go! A story of a
young woman at a crossroads summer, this tale tackles the growing
pains of late adolescence - family struggles, changing friendships,
new crushes - with so much grace and heart. See you on the pitch!"
- Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Liars of Mariposa Island and
Moxie
"This is How We Fly breathes new life into a sport and retelling we
think we know and lets them bake beneath the Texas sun. Anna
Meriano has written one of the most authentic teen voice I've read
in years."--Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos
"This is How We Fly is, at its heart, about fierce friendships,
flirty beaters, and firsts. Anna Meriano takes the magical
fairytale of Cinderella and gives it a bookish twist. Ellen is an
existential crisis on a broom and I love her." - Ashley Poston,
National Bestselling Author of Geekerella
"Meriano adeptly weaves questions of identity, friendship and
family into this delightful summer tale about the thrilling world
of club Quidditch. At times both hilarious and heartbreaking, this
incredible story is sure to leave you flying high."--Jennifer
Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Verona Comics
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