Kayvion Lewis author page

Kayvion Lewis biography

Kayvion Lewis is an American author of young adult fiction. According to her official website and publisher sources, she has a background in library science and has worked as a librarian. Lewis is known for writing stories that feature heists, action, and diverse characters. Her debut novel, Thieves’ Gambit, was published by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in 2023. The novel centers on a teenage thief who enters a high-stakes international competition. Thieves’ Gambit was selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection in 2023.

This Kayvion Lewis page was last updated on October 7th, 2025

Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips

Children’s literature expert and elementary school teacher with over 30 years of experience managing school libraries, teaching literacy, and providing tutoring internationally.

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Adventure books for teens

Last updated on October 7, 2025 by Tom Tolkien

Adventure books for teens with books by Suzanne Collins, Sarah J. Maas, Veronica Roth, Marie Lu, Ruta Sepetys, Jason Reynolds, Brandon Sanderson, Jack London, Mark Twain, and Gary Paulsen.

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