![]() ![]() Before now, Claire never had a reason to believe they even knew each other. But on the anniversary of his death, she finds a letter from her deceased father to her stepfather. Maetani is a member of the We Need Diverse Books team and is dedicated to promoting diversity in children’s literature because all children should grow up believing their stories deserve to be told.Ĭlaire Takata has never known much about her father, who passed away ten years ago. Her debut novel, Ink and Ashes, is the winner of the New Visions Award 2013 and a Junior Library Guild 2015 selection. ![]() Currently, she is a part-time stage mom, part-time soccer mom, and full-time writer. In a former life, she was a project manager and developed educational software for children with learning disabilities. Maetani grew up in Utah and obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Maetani to YABC! Ink and Ashes, Maetani’s new suspense-filled mystery, has everything needed for a knockout debut! This novel centers around a mystery involving the Yakuza (Japanese Mafia) and Valynne is here to share the top five interesting facts about this group! ![]()
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