Hi! It's me Malia

Katherine Oden, known to her friends as Malia, calls the beautiful Pacific Northwest home while also enjoying the sunny shores of Hawaii. Her books feature strong, independent young female protagonists, bold endings, and elements of first-love romance. She wrote and completed her debut novel during the summer after graduating high school, and she proudly published it at just eighteen during her first year of college.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Malia is a passionate college volleyball player and a dedicated multisport athlete. Growing up, she excelled in competitive cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, golf, and tennis. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, traveling, and taking her dog, Maui, to local coffee shops.
Malia's vibrant lifestyle and compelling stories resonate with young readers everywhere.