Catriona McKeown is an award-winning Australian author who writes to inspire young people to be true to their genuine self and to avoid succumbing to peer and cultural pressures. By day, Catriona is a high school teacher, where she encourages students to explore their passions and navigate the complexities of adolescence. As a mother of three, she draws inspiration from her own experiences raising young women in today’s world. Through her dual roles as an author and educator, Catriona endeavors to empower her audience with the confidence to embrace their individuality.