Jennifer.A Nielsen author page

Jennifer A. Nielsen biography

Jennifer A. Nielsen is an American author known for writing middle grade and young adult fiction. She is recognized for her historical novels and fantasy series. Nielsen is the author of The Ascendance Series, which begins with The False Prince, published by Scholastic in 2012. This series follows the story of a young orphan named Sage who becomes involved in a dangerous political plot. Nielsen has also written The Mark of the Thief trilogy, set in ancient Rome, and the Traitor’s Game series.

In addition to her fantasy works, Nielsen has written several historical novels for young readers. These include A Night Divided, which centers on a family separated by the Berlin Wall, and Resistance, which tells the story of a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Poland. Her book Words on Fire explores the Lithuanian book smugglers during the Russian occupation.

Nielsen’s books are published by Scholastic and have been included in various state reading lists. She has received recognition for her work, including the Whitney Award for Best Middle Grade Novel for The False Prince in 2012.