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Ann Braden

Ann Braden is also the author of Hijacked by Goats, Opinions and Opossums and Flight of the Puffin. She writes books about kids trying to stand up for themselves even when things are tough. Her debut middle grade novel, The Benefits of Being an Octopus, was an NPR Best Book. Ann founded the Local Love Brigade, which sends love postcards to those who are facing hate. She also founded GunSenseVT, a grassroots group that helped pass landmark gun violence prevention legislation. Ann has been a middle school teacher, the co-host of the children’s book podcast Lifelines: Books That Bridge the Divide, and co-organizer of #KidsNeedMentors. Ann lives in southern Vermont with her husband, two children, and two insatiable cats.
Hijacked by Goats
Into the Rapids
Opinions and Opossums
Flight of the Puffin

Books

Hijacked by Goats
Into the Rapids
Opinions and Opossums
Flight of the Puffin

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