Anna Kenna is former television reporter, long-distance hiker and dog lover. After a 30 year career in journalism, she now writes for children and her books and stories can be found in classrooms around the world.

The Viola Vincent Reporting series explores real issues in society through the activities of fiercely determined Caitlin V. Nove. Viola Vincent is the pen name the 13-year-old uses to disguise her secret identity as a rookie reporter for the local paper.

The first book in the series, originally published by Scholastic, won a notable book award. Anna is adding to the series as an independent author. She lives on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast with her husband and two terriers.