Elana K. Arnold is a renowned author of fiction, whose work primarily focuses on children and teenagers. She has written numerous novels, including the Sacred series and the Boy Called Bat series. Her books have gained significant recognition, with some being finalists for prestigious awards. One such book is "Damsel," which is a Printz Honor book and a finalist for the California Book Award.
Arnold's writing extends to novels that have been recognized as finalists for the National Book Award. "What Girls Are Made Of" is one such YA novel that was a finalist for the National Book Award and the California Book Award, and the winner of the Golden Kite Award. "A Boy Called Bat" is another notable work, which was a 2018 Global Read Aloud selection. "Infandous" is another addition to her notable works, which won the Moonbeam Children's Book Award and the Westchester Fiction Prize. Her books have received many starred reviews and have been featured on numerous "Best Books of the Year" lists.
Arnold holds a master’s degree in Creative Writing/Fiction from the University of California, Davis where she has taught Creative Writing and Adolescent Literature. She is a parent and educator living in Huntington Beach, California, and is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writers’ conferences. Currently, she is the caretaker of seven pets, only three of which have fur. Arnold is also involved in teaching in Hamline University’s low residency MFA program in Writing for Children and Teens.