Makiia Lucier is an award-winning author of fiction for young adults and middle grade readers. She has published five novels, including The Aequora Trilogy, The Shell Seekers, and The Great Tree of Avalon series, as well as a collection of short stories. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have earned numerous honors, including being named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children.