Acknowledgments - Hunger & Harmony

Thank you to my mom. You’ve always believed in me, even when I couldn’t see it myself. Who else would support me from the days I uploaded my cringe from the family computer to now? The ways you have uplifted my dreams are priceless, and I could never repay you fairly. Thank you for pushing me. Thank you for catching me, too.

Thank you to my dad, as well. You always told me I’d be the greatest author of all time. While this is only the first book, you’ve instilled a sense of audacity in me. I’ll always hold that tightly—and work hard to make your prediction come true.

Thanks to my siblings. Your humor and your confidence in my writing uplifts me. I’ll always remember how excited each one of you were for me completing draft one, and now here we are.

My sincerest thanks to the professionals that helped me put this book together. Your patience and hard work has been invaluable. A special thank you to Alex for helping me bumble through my first book covers! I’ll always appreciate you and your commitment to the arts.

To the loveliest writing community, too! The people I’ve met are incredible. Authors, readers, everyone. Thank you for cheering me on and being a place I belong.

And I can’t forget each reader who took a chance on my first book. Thank you endlessly for being here. I hope you’ll look forward to what’s coming.