Tamora Pierce ( born December 13, 1954 ) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, The Song of the Lioness ( 1983–1988 ) , which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight
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🟪Born 🟪
December 13, 1954 ( age 67 )
South Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, US
🟪Occupation 🟪
Writer
🟪Genre 🟪
Children's and young adult fantasy
🟪Notable works 🟪
The Song of the Lioness
🟪Notable awards 🟪
Margaret A. Edwards Award 2013
Pierce won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association ( YALSA ) of the American Library Association in 2013, citing her two quartets Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small ( 1999–2002 ) . The annual award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature".
Pierce's books have been translated into twenty languages
