Tonya Duncan Ellis is the author of the Readers' Favorite "Five Star" rated Sophie Washington children's books series, geared toward readers ages 8 to 12, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She has received awards for literary excellence and worked as a journalist and freelance magazine writer.
The Sophie Washington book series recounts the adventures of a precocious African American preteen from Houston, TX and her diverse group of friends. Each funny and heartwarming story teaches lessons about friendship, responsibility, truthfulness and perseverance. Books in the series include Queen of the Bee, The Snitch, Things You Didn't Know About Sophie, The Gamer, and Hurricane.
Tonya lives in Houston, TX. When she's not writing, the author enjoys reading, biking, swimming, travel and spending time with her husband and three children.
