Kalynn Bayron
Kalynn Bayron is a New York Times and Indie bestselling author known for her work in young adult and middle grade fiction. She is a classically trained vocalist and musical theater enthusiast. Bayron grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and currently lives in Ithaca, New York. Her writing often incorporates elements of fantasy, horror, and mythology, and she is recognized for her representation of African American and LGBTQ+ characters. She is also a fan of horror movies.
Awards
['Randall Kenan Award for Black LGBTQ fiction (2022)', 'Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Young Adult Fiction', "Wordery Children's Book of the Year Winner", 'Bram Stoker Award Nominee', 'CILIP Carnegie Medal Nominee', 'LOCUS Award Finalist', 'IGNYTE Award Finalist (2022)']
Notable Works
['Cinderella Is Dead', 'This Poison Heart', 'This Wicked Fate', "You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight", 'The Vanquishers series']
