Elizabeth J. Braswell facts for kids

Liz Braswell is a popular American writer. She was born in Britain. She writes exciting books for young adults, which are often called "YA fiction." Many people know her for her New York Times bestselling books. These books are part of Disney's Twisted Tales series. She also wrote The Nine Lives of Chloe King, which became a TV show in 2011. Liz Braswell sometimes uses other names for her books. These names include Tracy Lynn, Rob Kidd, J. B. Stephens, and Celia Thompson.

About Liz Braswell's Early Life and School

Liz Braswell was born in Birmingham, a city in England. She grew up in a small town in New England, USA. She went to Brown University for college. There, she studied Egyptology, which is the study of ancient Egypt.

Liz Braswell's Career as a Writer

Before becoming a writer, Liz Braswell worked in video games. She made video games for almost ten years. Most of this time was at a company called Simon & Schuster Interactive. She helped create games like Darkened Skye and Farscape: The Game.

Liz Braswell is well-known for her books with Disney Press. She is one of the main authors for the Twisted Tales series. These books are special because they ask "What If" questions about classic Disney stories. They imagine different endings or changes to the original tales.

Since 2022, Liz Braswell has also written for the Wall Street Journal. She writes reviews about fantasy, science fiction, and horror books.

Books Written by Liz Braswell

Novels by Liz Braswell

• Snow (2003) (as Tracy Lynn)
• RX (2005) (as Tracy Lynn)
• Stuffed (2019)
• Stuffed: Into Darkness (2021)

The Nine Lives of Chloe King Series

• The Fallen (2004) (as Celia Thomson)
• The Stolen (2004) (as Celia Thomson)
• The Chosen (2005) (as Celia Thomson)

The Big Empty Series

• The Big Empty (2004) (as J. B. Stephens)
• Paradise City (2004) (as J. B. Stephens)
• Desolation Angels (2005) (as J. B. Stephens)
• No Exit (2005) (as J. B. Stephens)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Young Jack Sparrow Series

• The Coming Storm (2006) (as Rob Kidd)
• The Age of Bronze (2006) (as Rob Kidd)
• Silver (2007) (as Rob Kidd)
• City of Gold (2007) (as Rob Kidd)
• Dance of the Hours (2007) (as Rob Kidd)

Disney's Twisted Tales Series

• A Whole New World (2015)
• Once Upon a Dream (2016)
• As Old as Time (2016)
• Part of Your World (2018)
• Straight on Till Morning (2019)
• Unbirthday (2020)
• What Once Was Mine (2021)

Awards for Liz Braswell's Books

Liz Braswell's book The Stolen won an award called ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Her book The Fallen also won this award. The Fallen also received an honor from NYPL Books for the TeenAge.