Kim Liggett
Kim Liggett | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1970 |
| Spouse | Ken Peplowski |
| Writing career | |
| Notable awards | Bram Stoker Award for Best Young Adult Novel (2017) |
| Website | kimliggett |
Kim Liggett is an American author of young adult fiction.
Early life
Liggett is originally from Kansas.[1] As a teenager, she moved to New York City, where she later studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[2]
Career
Liggett's first work, the young adult horror novel Blood and Salt, was published in 2015 by Penguin Random House.[1] A sequel, Heart of Ash, was published in 2018.[3]
Liggett's young adult horror novel The Last Harvest won the 2017 Bram Stoker Award for Best Young Adult Novel.[4]
Liggett's 2019 young adult dystopian novel The Grace Year is set to receive a film adaptation by Universal Pictures.[5][6]
Personal life
Liggett is married to jazz musician Ken Peplowski. They have two daughters.[7] Liggett resides in Paris.[8]
Bibliography
Young adult fiction
- The Last Harvest (2017; Teen/Macmillan) – ISBN 978-0-7653-8098-2
- The Unfortunates (2018; Teen/Macmillan) – ISBN 978-0-7653-8100-2
- The Grace Year (2019; St. Martin's Press) – ISBN 978-1-250-14544-4
Blood and Salt series
References
- 1 2 Adams, John Joseph (2015-12-23). "Interview: Kim Liggett". Nightmare Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Kim Liggett | Penguin Random House". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "HEART OF ASH". Kirkus Reviews. 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "2017 Bram Stoker Award® Winners & Nominees – The Bram Stoker Awards". Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2019-01-30). "Elizabeth Banks To Direct & Produce 'The Grace Year' For Universal". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Dumpleton, Elise (2019-10-04). "Q&A: Kim Liggett, Author of 'The Grace Year'". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Biography | Kim Liggett". book reporter. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Kim Liggett | Authors | Macmillan". Macmillan Publishers. Retrieved 2026-06-24.