Mary Helen Sheriff

Mary Helen Sheriff is the author of the award-winning Southern women’s fiction novel, Boop and Eve’s Road Trip, which also features a special bond between young and old. She serves as the CEO of Bookish Road Trip and a blogger at “...the gift of story.” After 14 years teaching elementary school, middle school, college and professionals, Mary has taken a break from the classroom to focus on writing. She has an MFA from Hollins University, an MA from Old Dominion University, and a BA from UVA. She lives in Henrico County, Virginia with her two children, two cats and one husband. Join her newsletter for more bookish recommendations by visiting maryhelensheriff.com.

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“Into the Wind” Inspires Readers With a Friendship That Transcends Generational Divides

Adult readers, don’t be dissuaded by the middle-grade designation for Into the Wind (One Elm Books) by William Loizeaux. Yes, the first person narration is that of Rusty, a boy in the summer before he enters the sixth grade. As such, the middle school label is appropriate. However, Rusty’s summer…

Mary Helen SheriffSeptember 30, 2021