About the Author

m. boals is…

is a native New Yorker and high school teacher who has embraced the art of storytelling since she was a child. After starting her journey at Emerson College to study print journalism, she transferred to Binghamton University, where she honed her focus on English, creative writing, and global culture.

Maggie spent time in various service industry roles before discovering her passion for education. Now residing in Brooklyn with her husband and their one-eared dog, Kanga, she draws inspiration from the magic of being alive and her evening walks, where she finds joy in glimpsing the lives unfolding behind apartment windows.