Erin Falligant is a children’s author of more than 40–50 books, best known for her extensive work with American Girl, including Girl of the Year stories, Smart Girls Guides, and mysteries. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and a master’s degree in Child Clinical Psychology, and spent 15 years as a Senior Editor at American Girl before becoming a full‑time writer. Her work spans picture books, chapter books, activity guides, and fiction for major brands like Disney and Minecraft. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, where she continues writing and volunteers with Girls on the Run.
As this year's One Book Read City author, we are excited to welcome Erin to the Children's Festival of Reading for the first time.
Erin also writes under the pen name Jen Marlin for the Wind Riders series!