About Skila

Skila Brown is the author of verse novels Caminar and To Stay Alive, as well as the picture books Slickety Quick and Clackety Track, all with Candlewick Press. She received an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She grew up in Kentucky and Tennessee and now lives in Indiana where she writes books for readers of all ages.

Wondering how to say her name? It’s a long i sound. Like Sky-luh. You can listen to it here.