From the Desk of Zoe Washington

From the Desk of Zoe Washington is a middle grade novel by Janae Marks, published in 2020. It is about Zoe Washington, a 12-year-old girl who loves baking and wants to be on a TV show called Kids Bake Challenge. On her birthday, she receives a letter from her biological father, Marcus, who has been in prison for murder since before she was born.

He claims he is innocent and wants to get to know her. Zoe decides to secretly write back to him and investigate his case, while also dealing with her bakery internship, her best friend, and her family. The novel is a story of courage, justice, and family, and has received many awards and positive reviews