Description: (Writer)
Kekla Magoon is a prominent American author known for her influential contributions to young adult literature. She has received recognition for works including The Rock and the River, How It Went Down, The Season of Styx Malone, and X. Magoon has been nominated for a NAACP Image Award and honored with the prestigious Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 2021. Her diverse literary portfolio encompasses middle-grade novels, short stories, and non-fiction that explore historical, socio-political, and economic themes, highlighting her versatility and dedication to addressing important issues through her writing.