Jonathan Auxier is a New York Times Bestselling author known for his captivating and strange stories aimed at young audiences. His book, The Night Gardener, a spooky novel, was a Junior Library Guild selection, an ABA IndieNext pick, and won the TD Book Prize and the ILA Book Award.

His historical fantasy novel, Sweep, was highly acclaimed, receiving six starred reviews and winning prestigious awards including the Governor General’s Award, Charlotte Huck Award, and Sydney Taylor Award. His latest work, The War of the Maps, is the third and final installment in the beloved Vanished Kingdom series.

Jonathan currently resides in Pittsburgh with his family and their adorable pet umbrella.