Elana K. Arnold writes books for and about children and teens. She holds a master’s degree in creative writing/fiction from the University of California, Davis, where she has taught creative writing and adolescent literature. She is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers’ conferences. She is the author of several acclaimed young adult novels including the Printz Honor book Damsel and National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made of, as well as her picture books What Riley Wore and An Ordinary Day. Currently, Elana is the caretaker of seven pets, only two of which have fur. She lives in Huntington Beach, California.
A girl saves a fish that grants small wishes. Can her big dream still come true?
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk named Thor and navigates the challenges of family and friendship
A young boy struggles to cope with the impending departure of his beloved class pet and the challenges of caring for a wild animal at home.
Riley's outfits reflect their feelings, challenging norms and embracing self-expression each day of the week.
A boy has one month to prove a skunk can be a perfect pet.
A girl and her chicken unravel a neighborhood bead mystery.
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A girl saves a fish that grants small wishes. Can her big dream still come true?
A girl and her chicken unravel a neighborhood bead mystery.
A missing item, a truth-twisting sleuth, and a mystery to solve.
A girl plans a perfect birthday party, but unexpected surprises await.
A young girl spends the summer with her grandmother on an island, where she discovers a mysterious key and uncovers secrets about her family's past.
Two neighbors uncover magical connections that bind them together.
Two visitors change a neighborhood's ordinary day, revealing life's extraordinary cycle of beginnings and endings.
A girl must catch a chicken to keep it. Can she succeed?
Riley's outfits reflect their feelings, challenging norms and embracing self-expression each day of the week.
A young boy struggles to cope with the impending departure of his beloved class pet and the challenges of caring for a wild animal at home.
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk named Thor and navigates the challenges of family and friendship
A young boy named Bat cares for a baby skunk after its mother is killed by a car
A boy has one month to prove a skunk can be a perfect pet.
A road trip reveals unexpected truths and challenges fairness in life.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Elana K. Arnold's books.
