Home from Within

Lisa Maggiore writes fiction for adults and children. She is the author of the children’s picture book series Ava the Monster Slayer, which was an Illinois Reads pick for K-2 in 2017. Other works include a short story, Pinterest Saved My Marriage, and a novel, Home from Within. Lisa resides in Chicago, where she grew up, with her husband and children. She was a social worker for 20 years and won many awards, including the Al Ward Spirit of Giving, and has been honored by numerous community agencies for her commitment to children and families. Lisa’s social work career helped form many of the stories she writes about today and is the reason most of her endings are bittersweet.