Kate DeMaio
Author. Biologist. Learning the Splits.
Fiona and the Forgotten Piano
Eleven-year-old Fiona isn’t allowed in the woods. And though its unique trees are fascinating, Fiona has no problem following her mother’s rules... until the trees begin to sing.
Suddenly, it feels as though long forgotten memories are being unlocked in Fiona’s mind. As she nears the woods edge, the trees fall silent, so silent even the leaves stop rustling.
Fiona will finally break the rules and venture into the woods. She’ll soon find herself traveling through portals to undiscovered worlds. And she’ll have to trust her instincts and her quirky new friends to bring back the music or she may get lost within its notes.
About Kate
Kate grew up among the witches in Salem, Massachusetts. She now lives outside of Boston with her husband, son, dog and cat. She writes quirky picture books and whimsical middle grade novels from her bubblegum pink office. Kate's debut middle grade novel, Fiona and the Forgotten Piano, is slated for release in 2025 with Wild Ink Publishing.
Honorable Mention 2023
