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Erskine in September 2013
Born	Netherlands
Alma mater	College of William & Mary
Genre	Young Adult novelist
Notable awards	National Book Award for Young People's Literature

Kathryn Erskine is an American author who writes exciting books for young people. She is famous for her novel, Mockingbird. This book won two big awards: the 2010 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the 2012 Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award.

About Kathryn Erskine

Kathryn Erskine's family moved a lot when she was growing up. This was because of her father's job. She was born in the Netherlands. She also lived in many other countries, like South Africa, Israel, Canada, and Scotland.

Today, Kathryn Erskine lives in Virginia with her husband, Bill. They have two children named Fiona and Gavin. She also has a dog named Maxine. Before she became a writer, Kathryn Erskine worked as a lawyer for many years. She also helps other writers by leading workshops at the Writer's Center.

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