Cynthia Leitich Smith

A citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation, she writes fiction for children and teens centered on the lives of modern-day Native Americans. These books are taught widely by teachers in elementary, middle school, high school, and college classrooms.
In addition, Smith writes fanciful, humorous picture books and gothic fantasies for readers aged 14 and older. Regarded by the press as an expert in children's-young adult (YA) literature, she also hosts a website for Children's Literature Resources. Provided by Wikipedia