Mitali Perkins

Mitali Perkins writes novels for young readers, like SECRET KEEPER and MONSOON SUMMER from Delacorte, and BAMBOO PEOPLE and RICKSHAW GIRL from Charlesbridge. She also teaches and lectures about reading and writing across borders. Mitali graduated from Stanford University with a degree in political science and has a Master's in Public Policy from U.C. Berkeley. She has taught courses at Pepperdine University, Simmons College, Saint Mary's College, and Chiang Mai International School, and has lectured at Boston College, Harvard University, and Wellesley College.