Valerie Wilson Wesley

Valerie Wilson Wesley is the author of more than 20 bestselling novels including the internationally-acclaimed Tamara Hayle mystery series, “Always True to You in my Fashion,” and “Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” for which she received the 2000 award for excellence in adult fiction from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Wesley is also the author of several children’s books including the Willimena Rules! series, “How to Fish for Trouble” and “How to Lose Your Class Pet.” She is a graduate of Howard University and holds masters degrees from both the Bank Street College of Education and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Visit her website at www.tamarahayle.com