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Katherine Arden

State: Vermont

Born in Austin, Texas, and residing in Vermont, Katherine Arden is the acclaimed author of the Winternight Trilogy—a lyrical historical fantasy rooted in medieval Russia. Her novels, beginning with The Bear and the Nightingale, merge folklore, magic, and richly drawn landscapes, and have earned nominations for Hugo and Locus Awards. Arden also writes middle‑grade horror with her Small Spaces series, which won the Vermont Golden Dome Book Award. Her versatile storytelling spans dark fairy tale elements and supernatural suspense for younger audiences. With a strong Vermont presence—through literary events, residencies, and local acclaim—Arden combines atmospheric historical settings with emotional depth and supernatural intrigue.

Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Paranormal

Audiences: Adult, Middle Grade, Young Adult