Samantha Finley Maino is an author and poetic storyteller who has a mission to give a voice to people who are lost in the upkeep of the everyday. Following the 2020 release of her debut book, Shades, Green is the Worst Flavor, is a collection of poetry that examines personal evolution through the lens of motherhood, maturation, and lucidity. In contrast to her first work, this title aims to entertain readers while also educating them, as motherhood is beautiful but also a struggle. Samantha's perspective of being a New York City public school educator, a first-time mother, and a doctoral candidate  brings a fresh take to the vision of a mother portrayed in the media. Writing aside, she is a dedicated human mom and cat mom who finds purpose in spending time with the people closest to her, while looking for her next salty snack.