Judy Sierra

This author took an unconventional path to children's literature, driven by a deep fascination with ancient myths and folktales. Her academic pursuits, culminating in a Ph.D. in Folklore and Mythology, directly inform her writing, which often adapts traditional stories for contemporary audiences. Blending her lifelong practice of poetry with her academic research, she imbues her narratives with a distinctive rhythmic and imaginative quality. Her work bridges the worlds of street performance and profound storytelling traditions.