Krista Russell

Krista Russell writes stories of adventure that bring history to life for young readers. Her debut novel CHASING THE NIGHBIRD (Peachtree, 2011) is set in Massachusetts during the golden age of whaling, and takes the reader on a journey of danger and discovery through the eyes of a fourteen year-old sailor.

CHASING THE NIGHTBIRD is winner of the 2012 Massachusetts Book Award for Children’s/Young Adult Literature, A Pennsylvania School Library Association’s Young Adult Top 40 (or so), a 2012 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and a Parents’ Choice Recommended award book.

Currently a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Krista grew up in New England where childhood visits to places like Mystic, Plymouth and Salem sparked a lifelong interest in history. Visit her website at www.KristaRussell.com