WANDA LAUREN TAYLOR is an author, filmmaker and educator. With a background in social work and advocacy, Wanda lectures on social justice and human rights issues. She is a former CBC TV producer and the author of two books, including Birchtown and the Black Loyalist, listed as one of the top Black history books for young readers by Today's Parent Magazine and by the Canadian Children's Book Centre.

"The writing is clear and maintains its page-turning pace, prompting the reader to continue...The sensitive subject is dealt with thoroughly, but at the same time, it is not overly graphic." - Penta Ledger, Teacher-Librarian, CM Magazine

"An important cautionary tale for young-adult readers and a solid option for reluctant readers looking for a realistic page-turner." - Sarah Sawler, Atlantic Books Today

"The SideStreets Series is a great addition to the canon of Canadian YA literature. In Ride or Die, Taylor takes on the complicated and current story of young teen girls lured by recruiters into the sex trade." - Patricia Jermey, Resource Links

"Every young girl should read this." - Marianne M., Bookseller, NetGalley

"In addition to the diverse protagonists, many secondary characters also bring diversity to the series." - Kirkus Reviews