Tui T. Sutherland is a renowned children's book author, best known for her work on the Wings of Fire series. Born July 31, 1978, in Caracas, Venezuela, she has written over 60 books under her own name and several pseudonyms, including Heather Williams, Erin Hunter, Rob Kidd, and Tamara Summers.

Sutherland's early life was marked by her travels across various countries. She lived in Asuncion, Paraguay; Miami, Florida; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, before settling in New Jersey for high school, where she took an interest in theater. She graduated from Williams College in 1998.

She is also notable for having won $46,200 over three games on Jeopardy! Her books have sold over 15 million copies worldwide, making her a significant figure in children's literature today. Sutherland currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and their two children.