Tamora Pierce
14 SeriesTamora Pierce is an American author known for her young adult fantasy novels set in the Tortall and Circle universes. She began writing as a child and was inspired by The Lord of the Rings, Sir David Attenborough's nature documentaries, and Arthurian legend. Pierce wrote her acclaimed Song of the Lioness series while attending the University of Pennsylvania.
Tamora Pierce's works include "The Woman Who Rides Like a Man," also known as "The Girl Who Rides Like a Man," which follows a young woman's journey in a male-dominated society. The quartet "Sandry's Book" (also "The Magic in the Weaving"), "Tris's Book" (also "The Power in the Storm"), "Daja's Book" (also "The Fire in the Forging"), and "Briar's Book" (also "The Healing in the Vine") explore the magical and personal growth of four young protagonists. Additionally, Pierce co-edited the anthology "Young Warriors: Stories Of Strength" with Josepha Sherman. Her non-fiction work, "Tortall: A Spy Guide," was collaboratively written with Julie Holderman, Timothy Liebe, and Megan Messinger, offering insights into the world of her fictional universe.
