C.G. Watson

Carrie Gordon Watson is a language teacher, young adult book author, and performing songwriter. Her latest novel, ASCENDING THE BONEYARD (Simon Pulse), will join debut novel QUAD (Razorbill/Penguin) in 2016.

Watson's core philosophies include equity, compassion, and kindness in all pursuits. She always has several YA novels in the hopper, is currently practicing music for the agency house-band she co-founded called Erin Murphy's Dog, and is in the process of co-creating the non-profit Never Counted Out with YA author/filmmaker e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, to connect artistic mentors with at-risk youth.