Tamora Pierce, author portrait
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Tamora Pierce

TAMORA PIERCE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over eighteen novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She first captured the imagination of readers with her debut novel, Alanna: The First Adventure. Since then, her bestselling and award-winning titles have pushed the boundaries of fantasy and young adult novels to introduce readers to a rich world populated by strong, believable heroines. Her books have been translated into many languages, and some are available on audio from Listening Library and Full Cast Audio. In 2013, she won the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her “significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.” Pierce lives in Syracuse, New York, with her husband, Tim, and their cats, birds, and occasional rescued wildlife. Visit her at TamoraPierce.com and follow her on Twitter at @TamoraPierce.
First Test Graphic Novel
Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles, Book One)
Tortall: A Spy's Guide
Protector of the Small Quartet
Trickster's Duet
Mastiff
Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records
Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales
Bloodhound
Young Warriors: Stories of Strength
Terrier
Trickster's Queen
Trickster's Choice
First Test
Squire
Page
Lady Knight
Alanna: The First Adventure
Lioness Rampant
The Woman Who Rides Like A Man
In the Hand of the Goddess

Tamora Pierce on how she started writing female heroes

Books

First Test Graphic Novel
Tempests and Slaughter (The Numair Chronicles, Book One)
Tortall: A Spy's Guide
Protector of the Small Quartet
Trickster's Duet
Mastiff
Beka Cooper: The Hunt Records
Tortall and Other Lands: A Collection of Tales
Bloodhound
Young Warriors: Stories of Strength
Terrier
Trickster's Queen
Trickster's Choice
First Test
Squire
Page
Lady Knight
Alanna: The First Adventure
Lioness Rampant
The Woman Who Rides Like A Man
In the Hand of the Goddess

Media

Tamora Pierce on how she started writing female heroes

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