Linda Crotta Brennan

Linda Crotta Brennan is the award-winning author of over twenty books for young readers, including her middle grade fantasy, The Selkie’s Daughter, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Title. Her nonfiction has also won renown. When Rivers Burned: The Earth Day Story, was a Children’s Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book and Outstanding Science Trade Book of the Year. The Black Regiment of the American Revolution was selected for Georgia's core curriculum. Linda holds a master’s degree in early childhood education and has worked as a library assistant, teacher, and an instructor for the Institute of Children's Literature. Linda is an active member of SCBWI. The Selkie’s Daughter is her debut novel. Sadly, Willow, the inspiration for Tolly's character in The Selke's Daughter, has passed away. But Linda is sure Tolly would enjoy romping with her new rescue pup, Tansy. Linda, her husband, and Tansy live in Rhode Island, the Ocean State.