Tamora Pierce

Most known for writing stories involving young heroines she made a name for herself with he first quartet (originally intended to be a single book) "The Song of The Lioness" which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and ordeals of training as a knight.

Her works include:

Song of the Lioness quartet

1. Alanna: The First Adventure (1983)
2. In the Hand of the Goddess (1984)
3. The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (1986)
4. Lioness Rampant (1988)

The Immortals quartet.

1. Wild Magic (1992)
2. Wolf-Speaker (1994)
3. The Emperor Mage (1994)
4. The Realms of the Gods (1996)

Circle of Magic quartet.

1. Sandry's Book (1997)
2. Tris's Book (1998)
3. Daja's Book (1998)
4. Briar's Book (1999)

Protector of the Small quartet.

1. First Test (1999)
2. Page (2000)
3. Squire (2001)
4. Lady Knight (2001)

The Circle Opens quartet.

1. Magic Steps (2000)
2. Street Magic (2001)
3. Cold Ice (2002)
4. Shatter glass (2003)

She is an alumni of the University of Pennsylvania.