Tamora Pierce

(December 13, 1954 – )

Tamora Pierce is an American writer of YA fantasy, usually featuring stories with young heroines. She is known primarily for her first book series, The Song of the Lioness (1983–88).

• Entry in the Encyclopedia of Fantasy.
• Website.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 2005 -- Confluence 2005, Darkover Grand Council 28, Skylark Award
• 2009 -- Ad Astra 28
• 2011 -- DucKon 20, ConQuesT 42, Ad Astra 30
• 2012 -- Lunacon 55, Marcon 47, CONduit 22
• 2013 -- Vericon XIII, ALAs Margaret A. Edwards Award
• 2014 -- Chessiecon 2014, Archon 38, Swancon 39
• 2015 -- Chessiecon 2015, Bubonicon 47
• 2016 -- MidAmeriCon II
• 2017 -- ArmadilloCon 39
• 2018 -- Baycon 2018, Boskone 55
• 2023 -- MileHiCon 55 (virtual goh)

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1954—

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