The Boy Next Door

About the Book

Who is that boy who just sits on the porch swing and stares and stares? In Kristin De Palma’s illustrated tale of friendship, a curious little girl tries to uncover the mystery behind the quiet, staring boy who just moved into the neighborhood. With bright, delightful illustrations of a four- to five-year-old’s little backyard world, The Boy Next Door will teach children about making friends.

About the Author

About the Author Kristin Aileen De Palma was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 12th, 1988. She lived in Europe for six years before moving to Ashburn, Virginia, where her family still resides. She is currently attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she is studying photography. Kristin wrote “The Boy Next Door” while attending Farmwell Station Middle School in Ashburn. She has always had a love of words and putting them togood use by writing stories. She hopes to write many more books.