Ali Terese is a middle grade and YA author who writes funny and heartfelt stories including FREE PERIOD (Scholastic – 2024) and VOTE FOR THE G.O.A.T. (Aladdin / Simon & Schuster – 2025). Her work has been longlisted for the National Book Award, received starred reviews in School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly, an Audiofile Magazine Earphones Award, a Kids’ Indie Next selection, and spots on the American Library Association’s RISE list, the Chicago Public Schools Battle of the Books, Texas Lone Star Reading List, Garden State Teen Book Award List, and DC Three Stars Book Award List. Visit Ali online for book bonuses, giveaways, and resources like discussion guides, recipes, and craftivism projects at aliterese.com.

Awards

National Book Award Longlist; Judy Lopez Memorial Award Honor Book; Texas, New Jersey, & DC state reading lists; YALSA Amazing Audio Books, ALA Rise Feminist Booklist; SLJ’s Teen Librarian Toolbox Favorite; starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal; Audiofile Earphones Award.

3 Fun Facts

1. My dream is to find a fossil some day.
2. Crochet is my favorite craft.
3. I love audiobooks.