MAIKA MOULITE is a Miami native, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, the eldest of four sisters, and an author whose work has been featured on the Today show and in Essence magazine. Her acclaimed young adult novels – co-written with her sister Maritza Moulite – frequently center around themes of identity, family, and vengeance. She is currently a doctoral student at Howard University, probing the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and media.