Shenaaz Nanji is an internationally published children’s author, whose novel, Child of Dandelions, was a finalist for the Governor General’s prize in Children’s Literature. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College and has published ten books for young readers, including novels, short stories, non-fiction works, and picture books. Born in Kenya, she spent some time in the United States before moving to Calgary, Alberta, where she now lives with her family.