Michelle Richards-Graham

Michelle Richards-Graham writes bold and unapologetic young adult books about first love, complicated friendships, broken homes, and the difficult decisions to be made in the middle of it all. Michelle wrote the first draft of her first book when she was 14 after she'd gone through something she couldn't find the courage to tell anyone. Writing was the only way she could cope until she found the strength to tell someone. After receiving the support she needed, Michelle decided to continue writing stories about some of the issues teens might face on the road to adulthood.

Michelle has made speaking appearances at schools and events hosted by groups and organizations that support adolescents. She was an English major at York University in Toronto and graduated with a B.A. She also received an Arts Acclaim Award from the City of Brampton (her childhood hometown) for her achievements in independent publishing.