M. J. McCluskey has been storytelling since she was a little girl. Her lifelong dream was to write children’s books. When a corporate reorganization resulted in her job being eliminated, she decided to pursue her dream. Grace Comes at Christmas: Gracia Viene en la Navidad was published in 2018. Grace, Peace, and Noelle: Gracia, Paz, y Noelle is a continuation of the story of the abandoned kitten who found her forever home after hiding under a Christmas tree.

M. J. enjoys sharing her passion for literacy with children of all ages. She is the mother of two adult children, Alexander and Allison. She lives in York, PA.