Maxwell, Devon: - "Devon is a writer who uses words to challenge power, explore complexity, and tell the truth - even when it's hard. Her work spans nonfiction, fiction, and children's literature, and across every genre, her focus is the same: to illuminate the human cost of policy, the nuance behind progress, and the quiet strength of those often left out of the story.She holds a Master's in Legal Studies from The Santa Barbara Colleges of Law, where she led a statewide study on gender discrimination in Oregon's legal field, and a Master's in Public Policy from Northwestern University, where she focused on solutions that prevent harm before it starts. That same ethic - proactive, justice-driven, and grounded in care - shows up in her writing as well.She lives in Enterprise, Oregon with her husband and son, and a beloved chaos of rescues and strays. When she's not writing or organizing, she's elbow deep in local politics, or dog hair - sometimes all at once."