Kris Waldherr is an accomplished author and illustrator, with a diverse range of published works for both adults and children. She has received recognition and praise from esteemed sources such as The New Yorker, the New York Times Book Review, and Kirkus. Waldherr's books often explore historical and mythological themes, offering unique perspectives and engaging storytelling.
Among her notable works are "Doomed Queens," which The New Yorker described as "utterly satisfying" and "deliciously perverse," and "The Book of Goddesses," a title that was a top ten bestseller for the One Spirit/Book-of-the-Month Club. Her picture book "Persephone and the Pomegranate" received praise from the New York Times Book Review for its "quality of myth and magic." Additionally, her Goddess Tarot has sold over a quarter of a million copies.
In the realm of fiction, Waldherr has also made a significant impact. Her debut novel, "The Lost History of Dreams," received a starred review from Kirkus and was named a CrimeReads Best Book of the Year. Her subsequent work, "Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women," was selected as an Editor's Choice at the Historical Novels Review. Waldherr's writing has been supported by fellowships from the Virginia Center of the Creative Arts and a works-in-progress reading grant from Poets & Writers. She currently resides in Brooklyn with her family.