Books
What do you do when you discover you are something you have been raised to despise?
Fourteen-year-old Mikayla is a genetic Elite in a world ruthlessly divided by genetic class. Days before the exam that will secure her future with the powerful Genetics Institute, she makes a discovery that leaves her questioning her rigid society for the first time in her life.
About Anna
Anna Monders writes fiction and nonfiction for kids, often with a science twist. Her debut middle-grade novel, Tested, releases on March 31, 2026, with a picture book to follow in summer 2027. She holds an MS in earth and planetary sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MFA in writing for children from Simmons University.
Author Visits
Anna loves to talk books, writing, science, and more. She speaks at schools, libraries, book festivals, and conferences.
News
World Read Aloud Day and other news — February 2026 - I can now say that my debut novel is coming out next month! January and early February have kept me busy. Highlights include receiving my first author copy of Tested, presenting to 5th/6th graders for World Read Aloud Day, and getting the news that Farah Kidwai will narrate the audiobook. ...