Kristin Cashore – American writer of the 20th–21st centuries, author of Graceling and Fire, acclaimed in YA fantasy. Her novels gained fame for strong heroines and themes of freedom and power. Cashore’s books became New York Times bestsellers and have been translated into many languages.
📖 Graceling (2008) was hailed as one of the best YA debuts of the year. 🏆 Won several awards, including recognition from Publishers Weekly. 🌍 Her works have been translated into more than 30 languages. 👩🎓 Studied children’s literature, shaping her narrative voice. 🖋 Writes heroines who defy tradition and carve their own paths. 🎭 Graceling film rights were optioned multiple times, though no film yet. 📚 Released Winterkeep (2021), continuing the Graceling Realm saga. 🐈 Lives in Massachusetts, joking that her cats “edit” her manuscripts. 🙂 Once said: “I write about girls who don’t wait to be saved – because they can save themselves.”