A.S. King, whose full name is Amy Sarig King, was born on March 10, 1970. She is a renowned American writer known for her contributions to young adult and short fiction. Her work has received critical acclaim, earning her the 2022 Margaret Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contributions to young adult literature.

King is distinguished as the only two-time recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award, winning for Dig in 2019 and as an editor and contributor to The Collectors: Stories in 2023. Her literary works often explore deep themes, appealing to both young adult and adult audiences, and have been described as crossover works.

Among her acclaimed works are I Crawl Through It, Glory O'Brien's History of the Future, Reality Boy, and Ask the Passengers, which won the 2013 LA Times Book Prize. Her book Everybody Sees the Ants was recognized as a 2012 ALA Top Ten Book for Young Adults, and Please Ignore Vera Dietz received a Michael L. Printz Honor in 2011. Her debut novel, The Dust of 100 Dogs, and her collection of award-winning short stories for adults, Monica Never Shuts Up, also received praise.

King has inspired many through her work and advocacy. She founded Gracie's House, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas. Her career began in Ireland, where she worked as an adult literacy teacher. She often travels worldwide, speaking with students and educators about literacy and young people's mental health.

Her middle-grade fiction, written under the name Amy Sarig King, includes Attack of the Black Rectangles, The Year We Fell from Space, and Me and Marvin Gardens. Her books are frequently set in Pennsylvania, reflecting her deep connection to the state.

A.S. King is celebrated as a dynamic voice in literature, known for her imaginative and thought-provoking storytelling.