I am a former elementary and middle school teacher, and an avid reader of children’s books who finally decided to write down the stories bouncing around my brain. I am also the creator and host of the children’s book podcast Dream Gardens, which is on Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are found. I live several stone throws from the Susquehanna River in Apalachin, New York with my wife, children and one very large greyhound. You can find me on Twitter @dreamgardensJLM, and you can find my author page at jodyleemott.com.   My debut middle grade novel, Hush-a-bye, was published on August 24th, 2021.