Through Our Teeth

“A heart-pounding locked-room horror and murder mystery. Give this to the reader looking for Black horror with a (literally) breakneck pace, nuanced characters, and resonant social commentary.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“This fast-paced page-turner jumps between past and present, delivering satisfying twists that will keep readers guessing until the end. Harris serves up complex, unreliable characters. A bingeable locked-room thriller.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Heart-pumping action that keeps readers glued to the page. Harris’s novel offers a modern take on the slasher setting, resulting in a quick, deliciously dramatic read.” – School Library Journal

Pamela N. Harris was born and somewhat raised in Newport News, Virginia–also affectionately known as “Bad News.” A former school counselor by day, she received her BA in English and a master’s in school counseling at Old Dominion University, her MFA in creative writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a PhD in counselor education and supervision at William and Mary. When she isn’t writing, Pam is rewatching Leonardo DiCaprio movies, playing with her two kiddos, and pretending to enjoy exercising. She is the author of When You Look Like Us, an Odyssey Award winner, SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner, NAACP Image Award nominee, and Edgar Award nominee, as well as This Town Is on Fire, an SCBWI Golden Kite Honor book. She lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.