Snow Awakens

LaPanda (aka Panda) is a contemporary and literary fiction author who writes with heart, grit, and a sharp eye for real-life complexities. Born in Chicago, she grew up devouring books and scribbling stories and plays—until life took a different turn. At 19, she became a mother and put her writing dreams on hold to raise her daughters. But the dream never left.Years later, during maternity leave with her second daughter, Panda picked up the pen again, determined to self-publish and see her name on a book cover. In 2017, she released her first book—an imperfect but meaningful start to her literary journey. After two decades in Kansas City, she returned to Chicago with a renewed passion and...