Kathryn Lasky

About

Young adult fiction author who penned the Dear America, Royal Diaries, and Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Her stand-alone novels include Blood Secret, True North, and Hawksmaid.

Before Fame

She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in English. She went on to study early childhood education at Wheelock College.

Trivia

Her popular Guardians of Ga'Hoole series inspired a 2010 animated film of the same name.

Family Life

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her longtime partner was Christopher Knight.

Associated With

Her book series inspired the Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, an animated film featuring the voice of Hugo Weaving .