L. M. Elliott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids L. M. Elliott
Elliott at the 2022 Sussex County Children's Book Fair in Delaware
Born	1957 (age 67–68)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Wake Forest University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Genre	Children's fiction

Laura Malone Elliott, known by her pen name L. M. Elliott, is an American author. She has written more than a dozen books for young people. Her books often tell exciting historical stories. Some of her well-known novels include Under a War-Torn Sky (2001), Give Me Liberty (2008), A Troubled Peace (2009), Da Vinci’s Tiger (2015), Suspect Red (2017), Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship (2018), Walls (2021), and Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves (2022).

About L. M. Elliott

Elliott was born in 1957 near Washington, D.C.. She studied at Wake Forest University. She also earned a master's degree in journalism. This was from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Her Writing Style

L. M. Elliott writes historical fiction novels. These stories are often about young people growing up. Her characters are usually teenagers. They face big challenges and learn important lessons. This type of story is called coming of age fiction.

Awards and Recognition

Elliott has won many national literary awards. Her book Bea and the New Deal Horse received the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Several of her works were named Notable Books in Social Studies. These include Under a War-Torn Sky, A Troubled Peace, Suspect Red, and Walls.

Her book Suspect Red won the 2018 Grateful American Book Prize. This story is set in the 1950s. It follows two teenage boys during a time called the Red Scare. This was when people were very worried about communism.

Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship also received an Honorable Mention for the Grateful American Book Prize. This book is a true story about the youngest Schuyler sister.

Books for Younger Readers

Besides her novels, Elliott has written five picture books. These are for younger children. She worked with illustrator Lynn Munsinger on these books. Some titles include Hunter's Best Friend at School and Hunter and Stripe and the Soccer Showdown. Their book Thanksgiving Day Thanks was released in 2013.

Connecting with Students

Elliott lives in Fairfax County, Virginia. She often visits middle schools and high schools. She talks to students about writing and doing research. She also shares why reading about history is important.

L. M. Elliott's Awards

• NCSS/CBC Notable Book in Social Studies (Under a War-Torn Sky)
• Jefferson Cup Honor Book (Under a War-Torn Sky)
• Bank Street College of Education's Best Book (Under a War-Torn Sky)
• Borders' Original Voices Award (Under a War-Torn Sky)
• IRA/Children's Book Council Children's Choice (Hunter's Best Friend at School)
• Bank Street College of Education Best Book (Flying South)
• Joan G. Sugarman Literature Award (Flying South)
• NCSS/CBC Notable (A Troubled Peace)
• Jefferson Cup Overfloweth (Across a War-Tossed Sea)
• IRA Teacher's Choice (Annie, Between the States)
• New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age (Annie, Between the States)
• Grateful American Book Prize (Suspect Red)
• NCSS/CBC Notable Book in Social Studies (Suspect Red)
• Bank Street College of Education Best Book (Suspect Red)
• Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention (Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship)
• Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year (Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship)
• Bank Street College of Education Best Book (Walls)
• NCSS/CBC Notable (Walls)
• Kirkus 100 Best YA Novels (Walls)
• Kirkus Best YA Historical Fiction (Walls)
• Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (Bea and the New Deal Horse)

L. M. Elliott's Books

• Under a War-Torn Sky (2001)
• Hunter's Best Friend at School (2002)
• Flying South (2003)
• Annie, Between the States (2004)
• Hunter & Stripe and the Soccer Showdown (2005)
• Give Me Liberty (2006)
• Hunter's Big Sister (2007)
• A Troubled Peace (2009)
• A String of Hearts (2010)
• Thanksgiving Day Thanks (2013)
• Across a War-Tossed Sea (2014)
• Da Vinci's Tiger (2015)
• Suspect Red (2017)
• Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship (2018)
• Storm Dog (2020)
• Walls (2021)
• Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves (2022)
• Bea and the New Deal Horse (2023)
• Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between (2025)