Polly Farquhar is the author of Itch and Lolo Weaver Swims Upstream.    Originally from upstate New York, she resides with her husband and daughters in the Columbus, Ohio area.  As an avid middle grade reader (as a fan, writer, and parent), she loves when she finds a grown up companion to go with her kid lit reading.  If she's not at the library, you can find her baking (or eating) dairy-free, peanut-free, tree-nut free, and sesame-free desserts.