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Melanie Conklin

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Melanie Conklin is the author of Counting Thyme, Every Missing Piece, and A Perfect Mistake. Melanie grew up in North Carolina and worked as a product designer before she began her writing career. When she’s not writing, Melanie spends her time doodling and dreaming up new ways to be creative. She lives in New Jersey with her family.

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Melanie Conklin I was inspired to write Counting Thyme after I read WONDER by R.J. Palacio. Auggie's story touched my heart, and I found myself asking the question: W…moreI was inspired to write Counting Thyme after I read WONDER by R.J. Palacio. Auggie's story touched my heart, and I found myself asking the question: What would it be like to be the sibling of a child facing a difficult situation, like a life-threatening illness? That's what started the story of Thyme and her little brother, Val.(less)
Melanie Conklin Whenever I want to get lost in a story, I re-read WHEN YOU REACH ME by Rebecca Stead. It's such a great book and always makes me smile and laugh!…moreWhenever I want to get lost in a story, I re-read WHEN YOU REACH ME by Rebecca Stead. It's such a great book and always makes me smile and laugh!(less)
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Counting Thyme

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Announcing CRUSHED

My next middle grade novel has just been announced! CRUSHED is coming Winter 2024. You can add it on Goodreads here. More details to come soon!

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“When someone tells you that your little brother might die, you're quick to agree to anything.”
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“purple in the dog food”
Melanie Conklin, Counting Thyme

“Once people knew about the cancer, I wouldn't be able to stop them from talking about Val every time they saw me. And then I would stop being me, because my time was something I could only buy at home.”
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