Order of Ellen Raskin Books
Ellen Raskin was an American children’s author as well as illustrator. She is best known for her book The Westing Game that won the 1979 Newbery Medal. That book was later named one of the top ten children’s novels of all time by the School Library Journal. She would also have her book Figgs & Phantoms named as a 1975 Newbery Honor Book. (more…)
Order of Elizabeth McCracken Books
Elizabeth McCracken is an author best known for her books Here’s Your Hat What’s Your Hurry, The Giant’s House, Niagara Falls All Over Again, and Bowlaway, among others. Her books have been extremely well reviewed and she has received numerous grants and fellowships. (more…)
Order of Veronica Chambers Books
Veronica Chambers is an author with a very diverse profile of books. In 2012, she had her first big hit as she co-wrote Marcus Samuelsson’s memoir Yes, Chef, a book that won a James Beard award and appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Later in 2017, she edited a collection of essays on Michelle Obama that was also quite successful. She has written non-fiction, books for younger readers and also published her own novels. (more…)
Order of Valeria Luiselli Books
Valeria Luiselli is a truly international author. She was born in Mexico City, but grew up in parts of the United States, Costa Rica, South Africa, and South Korea as her father worked as a diplomat. She is perhaps best known as the author of the award-winning novel, Faces in the Crowd. (more…)
Order of Tricia Levenseller Books
Tricia Levenseller is an American author best know as the author of the Daughter of the Pirate King series, as well as the Warrior of the Wild, and Shadows Between Us books. The books are in the YA genre with a focus on historical fantasies and heavy romantic subplots. (more…)
Order of Tom Barber Books
Tom Barber is the bestselling author of the Sam Archer series of books. (more…)
Order of Shana Galen Books
Shana Galen is an American author best known for her writing of fast-paced adventurous Regency historical novels. She is perhaps best know for her The Survivors and Scarlet Chronicles series of books. (more…)
Order of Scott Meyer Books
Scott Meyer is an American author best known for his Magic 2.0 series of books. (more…)
Order of Sarah Pinborough Books
Sarah Pinborough is an English novelist and screenwriter, who is best known for her The Dog-Faced Gods and Fairy Tale series of books. (more…)
Order of Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Books
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is an American author who is best known for his book, Friday Black. His work has appeared in numerous publications as well, including Guernica, Compose: A Journal of Simply Good Writing, Printer’s Row, Gravel, and The Breakwater Review. (more…)