Betty Culley is the Author of Young Adult & Middle Grade Books.

BOOKS

The Name She Gave Me

A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms.
5/5
"Emotionally complex and empathetic characters and a faithfully depicted rural landscape form an exemplary backdrop for this contemplative novel."
Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Publishers Weekly
Starred Review

The Natural Genius of Ants

A summer ant farm grows into a learning experience for the entire family in this lyrical coming-of-age story.
5/5
"Endearingly executed, this gentle tale will see readers applauding as they reach the end."
Booklist Starred Review
Booklist
Starred Review

Down to Earth

Counting by 7s meets See You in the Cosmos in this heartwarming coming-of-age story perfect for the budding geologists and those fascinated by the mysteries of the universe.
5/5
"A captivating middle-grade novel."
Booklist Starred Review
Booklist
Starred Review

Three Things I Know are True

Betty's debut novel, about a teenage girl dealing with the aftermath of an accident that nearly takes her brother’s life, is a stunning exploration of grief and the power of forgiveness.
5/5
"A story of love and resilience as much as loss and grief."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Starred Review
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Starred Review

About the Author

Betty Culley’s debut novel in verse Three Things I Know Are True, was a Kids’ Indie Next List Top Ten Pick, an ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee, an ALA-YALSA Quick Pick, and a Junior Library Guild selection. Her first middle-grade novel Down to Earth, is inspired by her fascination with meteorites, voyagers from another place and time…