Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Kelly Murashige (she/her) primarily writes contemporary fiction with fantastical twists rooted in Japanese mythology and culture. Though she can be shy, she loves obsessing over books and video games. Her debut YA contemporary fantasy novel, The Lost Souls of Benzaiten, released on July 23, 2024 with Soho Teen. You can view her website at https://www.kellymurashige.com/ and view updates in her newsletter at https://kellymurashige.substack.com/.

MG/YA Literary Agents: Savannah Brooks (on medical leave) and Kate Schafer Testerman at KT Literary

Adult Literary Agent: Andrea Somberg at Harvey Klinger