Melanie Crowder is an accomplished American author, speaker, and educator known for her compelling middle grade and young adult novels. She has written numerous critically acclaimed works, including "Audacity," "A Nearer Moon," "An Uninterrupted View of the Sky," "Three Pennies," "Parched," and the fantasy duology "The Lighthouse Between the Worlds" and "A Way Between Worlds." Her writing spans genres such as historical fiction, contemporary realism, and fantasy, often exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the human spirit.
A graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in Writing, Crowder brings a polished literary style to her storytelling. Her works have garnered praise for their lyrical prose and emotionally resonant narratives. Originally from the West Coast, she now resides in Colorado, where she balances her writing career with her role as an educator. Crowder's dedication to crafting meaningful stories for young readers has established her as a distinctive voice in children's literature.