Andre Fenton is an award-winning author, spoken-word artist, and arts educator. He has represented Halifax at seven national poetry festivals across Canada, and his award-winning debut novel, Worthy of Love, was published in 2018. Andre's work focuses on race, self-esteem, and creating more representation in young adult fiction. Annaka is Andre's second novel. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Visit him on Twitter @AndreFenton95 or Instagram @andrefentonauthor.