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Oct 23, 2024
Unsinkable Cayenne: Author Guest Post with Jessica Vitalis
Jessica Vitalis' own life inspired her historical fiction novel-in-verse, Unsinkable Cayenne, available on October 29. Read on to hear about her story and why she felt it was important to share with middle grade readers today.
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