Michael Scotto

Michael Scotto has worked as a filmmaker, a saxophone player, and an engineer's assistant, but his true passion has always been writing. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Scotto is the author of the "Tales of Midlandia" picture book series. His debut novel, "Latasha and the Little Red Tornado," was released by Midlandia Press in November 2011. His second novel, "Postcards from Pismo," was published in May 2012. A new novel, "Latasha and the Kidd on Keys," will be released in Spring 2013. He currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife and their very naughty dog. In 2011, he was honored for his contributions to the Western Pennsylvania region as one of the "Pittsburgh 40 Under 40."