Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is an American children's and young adult book author, born on June 24, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is renowned for her compelling narratives and historical fiction themes.

Bradley is best known for her book The War That Saved My Life, which received the Newbery Honor Award in 2016 and was named to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's Best Books of the Year List, earning an "Outstanding Merit" distinction. The novel also won the Committee's Josette Frank Award for fiction. Its sequel, The War I Finally Won, has been acclaimed by prominent publications such as The Washington Post and The New York Times.

Her passion for reading started early, leading her to choose a career in writing despite initially pursuing a degree in chemistry at Smith College. Encouraged by authors like Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Jane Yolen, Bradley transitioned from being a research chemist to a full-time writer as her family grew.

Bradley has authored 19 books, with her latest, The Night War, scheduled for release on April 9, 2024. Her works include the Newbery Honor winners Fighting Words and She Persisted: Rosalind Franklin.

Kimberly resides on a 52-acre farm in Bristol, Tennessee, with her husband, two grown children, dogs, horses, and numerous cats. She enjoys traveling and learning about global history.