Jennifer Dutton

Jennifer Dutton is an author of middle grade fiction, a teacher, and a ninja. At the ripe old age of seven, she started selling original manuscripts in lieu of lemonade at a neighborhood stand. This tendency progressed to a career writing in the finance industry. In need of a dramatic career change, Jennifer earned a master's degree in education and has since worked in a variety of elementary and middle grade classrooms where she has the privilege of being a keen observer of the life experience. Her writing reflects the diversity and resilience she witnesses firsthand. After wrestling with kids during the day, she spars with adults at night. She is a black belt in taekwondo and a practitioner of mixed martial arts. She currently lives in Washington, DC, with her spectacular husband, wonderful children, and rascally dogs.