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Elly Swartz
Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven acclaimed middle grades novels, including Same Page (Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable and recommended by The New York Times), Hidden Truths, Dear Student, Finding Perfect, Give and Take, Smart Cookie, and her newest one, Almost True (1/26/27). Her stories are known for their emotional depth and authenticity, reflecting a strong commitment to raising awareness around mental health and neurodiversity while helping young readers feel seen and understood. Elly lives in Massachusetts. She is married with two grown sons, a grandson, and two pups. She loves connecting with readers online at ellyswartz.com, and on Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads @ellyswartzbooks.