Esty Schachter

Esty Schachter is a writer, clinical social worker, book reviewer and crafter. (Why be just one thing?)

She has published three novels for middle-grade readers: PICKLED WATERMELON, WAITING FOR A SIGN AND ANYA'S ECHOES. In PICKLED WATERMELON, Molly travels to Israel to meet her grandparents for the very first time, unsure of what to expect since they don't share a common language. WAITING FOR A SIGN explores sibling bonds, friendship and grief, and also provides a window into Deaf culture. ANYA'S ECHOES is based on her aunt's experiences, recalling how she was helped and survived World War II, combined with a middle school bullying story.

Esty lives in Newton, MA and Ithaca, NY with her family.