About Tess Perko Books
Tess Perko grew up in Sacramento and Suffolk, England. Formerly a journalist and English professor, she is the author of several short stories and poetry. Learning to Whistle: A Novel is her debut novel. In addition to writing, Tess raises money for scholarships for college and vocational students; teaches essay and journaling workshops to emancipated foster youth; studies French and Spanish; and enjoys growing roses. She lives with her husband, Robert, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
