Hi and thanks for visiting my author page! I've just released LIttle Prisons, my second novel, in June 2022. It explores migration, motherhood, and mental illness. It's about women we push to the margins of our society, and the great courage and strength it takes to live a life that is invisible to others. I care about these characters very deeply. I hope you will love them too. I have written for The Guardian, Stylist, Lit Hub, and S Magazine, among others. My first book, When I Ran Away, was long-listed for the the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize in 2021 and was featured on NPR. You can read my articles and essays on my website www.ilonabannister.com. Find me on Instagram @ilona.bannister And thanks so much for reading my books!