When Ivy's beloved grandmother dies unexpectedly, Ivy works through her grief by sharing her memories of the time they spent together at the beach collecting sea glass.
Susan Griner is a Japanese American author of children's fiction. She has written short stories and poetry for both Cricket and Babybug magazines. Her latest middle grade novel, Shy Ways, is based on her life as a Japanese American growing up in the south. She lives in Washington State with her husband and two daughters. You can contact her at www.susangriner.com.
