Kathryn Lasky is a prominent American author, well-known for her work in children's fiction and non-fiction. She has written numerous series, including "Guardians of Ga'Hoole," "Wolves of the Beyond," and "Daughters of the Sea," among others. Lasky also contributes to series such as "Dear America" and "The Royal Diaries." For her adult-oriented work, she uses her married name, Kathryn Lasky Knight, or the pen name E.L. Swann.
Raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lasky earned her Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan and her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College. She currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband and frequent collaborator, photographer Christopher Knight. Lasky's childhood was spent in a large house with a garage and a pond at the bottom, where she enjoyed skating during the winter. Her mother, known for her intelligence and honesty, encouraged Lasky to become a writer, recognizing her potential early on.
Lasky's father, a self-made businessman and successful athlete, was also a significant influence in her life. He was the first Jewish baby born in Minnesota, and his birth was an event that drew much attention from the local community. Growing up, Lasky had gray hair, wrinkles, and a great sense of humor. She spent much of her time with her dog, Suzy, teaching her circus tricks and dress her up in skirts with hats. Lasky's childhood experiences and the influence of her parents have undoubtedly shaped her writing career, contributing to her success as a beloved children's author.
Calista Jacobs Books (as Kathryn Lasky Knight)
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1
Trace Elements
1986
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Mortal Words
1990
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Mumbo Jumbo
1991
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Dark Swan
1996
Starbuck Family Adventures Books
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Double Trouble Squared
1991
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Shadows in the Water
1992
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A Voice in the Wind
1993
Portraits Books
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Portraits of Flowers and Shadows
2000
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Dancing Through Fire
2005
Lucille The Pig Books
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Lucille's Snowsuit
2000
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Starring Lucille
2001
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Lucille Camps In
2003
Georgia O’Keeffe Mystery Books
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1
Light on Bone
2022
Guardians Of Ga'Hoole Books (with)
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The Capture
2003
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The Journey
2003
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The Rescue
2003
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The Siege
2004
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The Shattering
2004
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The First Collier
2005
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The Hatchling
2005
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To Be a King
2006
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The River of Wind
2007
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The Golden Tree
2007
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Exile
2008
12
The War of the Ember
2008
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The Burning
2012
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The Outcast
2012
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The Coming of Hoole
2013
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The Rise of a Legend
2013
Guardians Of Ga'Hoole Guide Books (with Kathryn Huang)
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A Guide Book to the Great Tree
2007
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Lost Tales of Ga'Hoole
2010
Camp Princess Books
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Born to Rule
2006
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Unicorns? Get Real!
2007
Daughters Of The Sea Books
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Hannah / Girl in the Shadows
2009
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May
2011
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Lucy
2012
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The Crossing
2015
Wolves Of The Beyond Books
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Lone Wolf
2010
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Shadow Wolf
2010
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Watch Wolf
2011
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Frost Wolf
2011
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Spirit Wolf
2012
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Star Wolf
2013
Deadlies Books
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Felix Takes the Stage
2010
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Spiders on the Case
2011
Horses Of The Dawn Books
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The Escape
2014
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Star Rise
2015
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Wild Blood
2016
Bears Of The Ice Books
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The Quest of the Cubs
2018
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The Den of Forever Frost
2018
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The Keepers of the Keys
2019
Tangled In Time Books
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The Portal
2019
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The Burning Queen
2019
Standalone Novels
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The Weaver's Gift
1980
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The Night Journey
1981
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Jem's Island
1982
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Beyond the Divide
1983
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Prank
1984
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Puppeteer
1985
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Home Free
1985
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Pageant
1986
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The Bone Wars
1988
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The Widow of Oz
1989
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I Have an Aunt on Marlborough Street
1992
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Beyond the Burning Time
1994
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Memoirs of a Bookbat
1994
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The Solo
1994
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The Gates of the Wind
1995
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True North
1996
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Alice Rose and Sam
1998
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Night Gardening
1999
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Star Split
1999
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Robin Hood: The Boy Who Became a Legend
1999
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Hawksmaid: The Untold Story of Robin Hood and Maid Marian
2000
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Blood Secret
2004
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Broken Song
2005
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Georgia Rises
2005
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The Last Girls of Pompeii
2007
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Chasing Orion
2007
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Poodle and Hound
2009
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Ashes
2010
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The Extra
2013
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More Than Magic
2016
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Night Witches
2017
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Faceless
2021
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The Secret of Glendunny
2022
Picture Books (with Adele Faber)
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I Have Four Names for My Grandfather
1976
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My Island Grandma
1979
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A Baby for Max
1984
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Sea Swan
1988
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Fourth of July Bear
1991
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The Tantrum
1993
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Days of the Dead
1994
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The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
1994
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Cloud Eyes
1994
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Pond Year
1995
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She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!
1995
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Lunch Bunnies
1996
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Grace the Pirate
1997
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Marven of the Great North Woods
1997
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Hercules
1997
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Show and Tell Bunnies
1998
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Sophie and Rose
1998
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The Emperor's Old Clothes
1999
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Science Fair Bunnies
2000
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Science Prize Bunnies
2001
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Mommy's Hands
2002
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Porkenstein
2002
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Before I Was Your Mother
2003
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The Man Who Made Time Travel
2003
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Love That Baby!
2003
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Humphrey, Albert, and the Flying Machine
2004
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Tumble Bunnies
2005
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Pirate Bob
2006
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One Beetle Too Many
2006
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Two Bad Pilgrims
2009
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Newton's Rainbow
2017
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Yossel's Journey
2022
Non-Fiction Books
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Tugboats Never Sleep
1977
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Tall Ships
1978
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Dollmaker
1981
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Sugaring Time
1983
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Atlantic Circle
1984
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Surtsey: The New Place on Earth
1990
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Traces of Life: The Origins of Humankind / Early Man
1990
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Dinosaur Dig
1990
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Think Like an Eagle: At Work with a Wildlife Photographer
1992
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Searching for Laura Ingalls
1993
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Monarchs
1993
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The Most Beautiful Roof in the World: Exploring the Rainforest Canopy
1997
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Shadows in the Dawn: The Lemurs of Madagascar
1998
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A Brilliant Streak: The Making of Mark Twain
1998
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Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker