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Jaime Berry was born and raised in rural Oklahoma and is a former New York City school teacher. Most of her stories take place in small towns and are about kids learning to be bold and brave and find their place in the world. Though no longer in the country, she spends plenty of time outside in New Jersey where she lives with her husband, three boys, and one rowdy dog. You can visit her at jaimeberryauthor.com or on Twitter @jaime_berry3.