Our Teachers
The Muse's instructors are all working writers and published authors who have taught courses at colleges, universities, and other community organizations. Read our teachers’ biographies and see what classes they are currently teaching.
Jen Malia
Jen Malia is the autistic author of the forthcoming picture book, JUNE’S SOLAR OVEN, the chapter book series, THE INFINITY RAINBOW CLUB, and the picture book, TOO STICKY! SENSORY ISSUES WITH AUTISM. She is Professor of English and Creative Writing Coordinator at Norfolk State University. She has written for or appeared on the New York Times, the Washington Post, New York Magazine, NPR, Parents, Glamour, Woman’s Day, and others. She has a Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern California. Originally from Pittsburgh, she currently lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and three children. You can find her on her website at JenMalia.com or on Instagram @jenmaliabooks.
Previous Classes Taught
- An Introduction to Writing for Children
- (Summer 2025)
- From Concept to Storyboard: Writing Children’s Books
- (Spring 2025)
- (Summer 2025)
- Writing Children’s Books
- (Summer 2021)
- Writing Children’s Books
- (Fall 2021)
- Writing Children’s Books
- (Winter/Spring 2022)
- Writing Children’s Books
- (Summer 2022)
- Writing Children’s Books
- (Fall 2023)
- Writing for Children
- (Winter/Spring 2023)
- Writing for Children
- (Summer 2023)