Tamora Pierce
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- Pierce, Tamora
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- Female
- Date of birth
- 1954-12-13
- Place of birth
- United States
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Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, The Song of the Lioness (1983–1988), which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight.
Pierce won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association in 2013, citing her two quartets Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small (1999–2002). The annual award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature".
Pierce's books have been translated into twenty languages.
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American writer of young adult fantasy fiction.
Series:
Tortall Universe, which consists of the sub-series:
- The Song of the Lioness
- The Immortals (aka Wild Magic)
- Protector of the Small
- Daughter of the Lioness (aka Tricksters)
- Beka Cooper
Circle of Magic Universe, which consists of the sub-series:
- Circle of Magic
- The Circle Opens
- The Circle Reforged
Last modified: 2020-10-25 (revision #36636)
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- Tamora Pierce wrote First Test
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