Jess Redman is an award-winning author known for her middle-grade novels and picture books. Her debut novel, "The Miraculous," published in 2019, earned a starred review from Kirkus and was named one of Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2019. She followed this success with "Quintessence" in 2020, which received honors as a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book, and "The Adventure Is Now," an Amazon Editor's Pick praised for its Roald Dahl-esque charm. Her picture book debut, "Season of Light," illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, is set for release in Fall 2022.
Before becoming a published author, Redman worked as a therapist while nurturing her lifelong passion for writing. Her childhood poem, "I Read and Read and Read All Day," published in a local anthology, marked the beginning of her literary journey. Her middle-grade works often blend emotional depth with imaginative storytelling, earning recognition from institutions like Bank Street College of Education. Redman resides in Florida with her family and their cat, Soul Pie, continuing to write stories that resonate with young readers.