About

Melanie Sumrow is the author of The Inside Battle, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, and The Prophet Calls, a Writer's League of Texas Award Finalist. 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

The Inside Battle

2020
Red and Black image of father and son

Thirteen-year-old Rebel Mercer yearns for his father's approval. His dad suffers from PTSD and spends time in their basement communicating with a racist, anti-government militia group called the Flag Bearers. He doesn't agree with his dad's ideology, but he isn't exactly speaking out against it either. Can Rebel find his voice when it's needed the most?

Other Works

  • The Prophet Calls

    2018