About

Melanie Sumrow is the award-winning author of Girls Like Her, The Inside Battle, and The Prophet Calls. Before becoming an author, she worked as a lawyer for more than 16 years, with many of her cases involving children and teens. She received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and lives in Dallas.

Featured Work

Girls Like Her

2024
15 year old girl pictured behind broken glass

A raw, gripping, authentic, and boldly original novel about a fifteen-year-old Texas girl set to stand trial for murder—and the one person who might be able to help her clear her name.

Other Works

  • The Inside Battle

    2020

  • The Prophet Calls

    2018

Awards and Recognition

  • Odyssey Audiobook Honor
  • Golden Kite Award Winner