| Katherine Marsh | |
|---|---|
 Katherine Marsh on l 21, 2013 | |
| Born | (1974-11-11) November 11, 1974 (age 50) |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Katherine Marsh (born November 11, 1974) is a writer of children's literature, most notably The Night Tourist (2007) and Nowhere Boy (2018). She is also an editor of nonfiction articles and books.
Life
She was a high school teacher before moving to New York City, where she began writing for magazines such as Rolling Stone and Good Housekeeping. Some of her nonfiction stories about her home state of New York have appeared in The New York Times.
She is the author of The Night Tourist, winner of the 2008 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, and its sequel, The Twilight Prisoner, which are both set in New York City.
She is now the managing editor of The New Republic, where she specializes in politics and culture. She lives in Washington, DC.
Books
- The Night Tourist (2007)
- The Twilight Prisoner (2009)
- Jepp, Who Defied the Stars (2012)
- The Door by the Staircase (2016)
- Nowhere Boy (2018)
- Medusa (2024)
References
- "About the Author". Archived from the original on 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- "Crime doesn't pay… enough. | Mystery Writers of America". Mystery Writers Association. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
- "Disney Books Official Site - Disney Publishing Worldwide". Disney Books - Disney Publishing Worldwide. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- "The New Republic". Archived from the original on 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
