Books by Marissa

The Only Me

Stella, a twin, learns she’s unique and special—even when constantly being compared to her sister—in this heartwarming celebration of individuality, confidence, identity, and sibling love.

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Stella’s Brave Voice

Stella’s frustrated that her outgoing twin, Paige, always speaks for her. Can she find the courage to speak up without hurting Paige—and their special bond?

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Petunia the Perfectionist

Petunia avoids mistakes, practicing guitar nonstop and skipping playtime with friends to study. But when a mistake leads to something great, will she embrace imperfection?

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Saturdays with Gramps

Saturdays with Gramps is a tender, heartfelt children’s picture book about grief, written to help kids process loss with warmth, comfort, and hope.

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This book is PERFECT for perfectionists (children and grown-ups!) and belongs in classrooms, libraries, and every child’s bookshelf. 

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Stella’s Brave Voice follows the twins from The Only Me and has earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick and Reader’s Favorite. 

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The Only Me was named one of the top 100 indie children’s books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews and earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick. 

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