Mimi Olson

Mimi Olson is an award-winning writer, including being named Highlights Magazine's Author of the Month and a recipient of the Bear River Writers' Merit Scholarship. A former journalist and communications specialist, Melissa has been writing professionally for 30+ years, starting with a sports reporting gig in high school at a local newspaper. Publications include Metro Parent, Jack and Jill, High Five Magazine, Pulse, and Highlights. Mimi lives in Ann Arbor with her husband, daughter, and two...See more

Mimi Olson is an award-winning writer, including being named Highlights Magazine's Author of the Month and a recipient of the Bear River Writers' Merit Scholarship. A former journalist and communications specialist, Melissa has been writing professionally for 30+ years, starting with a sports reporting gig in high school at a local newspaper. Publications include Metro Parent, Jack and Jill, High Five Magazine, Pulse, and Highlights. Mimi lives in Ann Arbor with her husband, daughter, and two very spoiled cats. Middle School is No Place for Magic is her debut novel. See less