Kelly Young-Silverman is a Midwestern girl living in the South with a passion for storytelling. As an educator, she loves inspiring children to discover their own voices and believe that they, too, are storytellers. Her work spans screenplays, stage plays, children's books, and young adult novels. Mystery of the Haunted Graveyard is Kelly's fourth published book for young readers, joining her other titles: The Littlest Star's Wish, Hot Boiled Peanuts: A Georgia Food Tour, Man in the Moon, and Where's Wilson? In 2009, Kelly cofounded Cakebaby Productions with her husband, actor and filmmaker David Marshall Silverman. Through Cakebaby, they have written, directed, and produced award-winning short films that have screened around the world. Kelly lives in Marietta, Georgia, with her husband, daughter, dog, and two cats.