Kimberly Derting once aspired to be a "foxy lady trucker" but changed her mind after discovering her passion for writing in 7th-grade journalism class. She is the author of award-winning young adult novels, including The Body Finder series, The Pledge trilogy, and The Taking trilogy. Additionally, she has co-written many popular picture books, such as the Loves Science series, the Farm Friends series, and Penny: The Engineering Tail of The Fourth Little Pig. Her first solo picture book is Baby Steps: A Picture Book For New Siblings.

Her young adult books have been translated into over 15 languages, with both The Body Finder and The Pledge recognized as YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults selections.