#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Nielsen writes historical fiction and fantasy for young readers. She is the author of The Ascendance series, The Traitor’s Game series, and seven historical novels, including A Night Divided, Rescue, Lines of Courage, Iceberg, and most recently, Uprising (2024). She is a recipient of the Sydney Taylor Notable Book Award (Resistance, 2019) and various Whitney Awards, including the Outstanding Achievement Award (2023), and several state book awards. Nielsen was born and raised in northern Utah, where she still lives today with her family. She loves chocolate, old books, and lazy days in the mountains. Join us to hear from Jennifer Nielsen about her writing process and inspiration.
