Leigh Bardugo facts for kids
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Leigh Bardugo
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| Born | April 6, 1975 Jerusalem, Israel |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Citizenship | Israeli, American |
| Education | Yale University (B.A.) |
| Period | 2012–present |
| Genre | Young adult fiction, Fantasy, Superhero fiction, horror fiction |
| Notable works | Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six of Crows duology, King of Scars duology |
| Notable awards | Inkpot Award |
Leigh Bardugo (born April 6, 1975) is a popular American author. She writes exciting fantasy novels, especially for young adults. She is most famous for her "Grishaverse" books. These include the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows and King of Scars duologies.
Her books are so popular that some have been turned into TV shows. The Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows series became a show called Shadow and Bone on Netflix. Her adult novel, Ninth House, is also being made into a show by Amazon Studios. Leigh Bardugo helps make these shows as an executive producer.
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Leigh Bardugo's Early Life
Leigh Bardugo was born in Jerusalem, Israel, on April 6, 1975. She grew up in Los Angeles, California, where her grandparents raised her. She has a mixed heritage, describing herself as Jewish-Spanish on one side and Russian and Lithuanian on the other.
She went to Yale University and earned a degree in English in 1997. Before she became a famous author, she worked in different jobs. She wrote for advertising and newspapers. She also worked in makeup and special effects.
Becoming a Writer
Leigh Bardugo's first novel, Shadow and Bone, came out in 2012. It was the first book in her "Grisha" trilogy. This series introduced readers to the "Grishaverse," a magical world inspired by early 19th-century Russia. Shadow and Bone quickly became a hit. It was nominated for awards and appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list.
She continued to build the Grishaverse with the Six of Crows duology. These books, Six of Crows (2015) and Crooked Kingdom (2016), are set in the same world. Six of Crows was named a New York Times Notable Book. In 2017, she published The Language of Thorns. This book is a collection of fairy tales from the Grishaverse.
Bardugo also wrote Wonder Woman: Warbringer in 2017. This novel is part of a series about famous DC Comics superheroes. In 2019, she released Ninth House, her first novel for adult readers. It won the Goodreads Choice Award for best fantasy novel. Its sequel, Hell Bent, was published in 2023.
Her stories and essays have appeared in many collections. Her books have been translated into 22 languages. They are published in over 50 countries around the world. Leigh Bardugo is one of the most popular authors on Goodreads.
Book and TV Adaptations
Many of Leigh Bardugo's books have been adapted for the screen. In 2019, Netflix announced an eight-episode series. This show combines stories from her Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows books. Leigh Bardugo even had a small role in the third episode of the Shadow and Bone TV series.
In 2019, Amazon Studios also announced plans to adapt her adult novel, Ninth House. Leigh Bardugo is involved in this project too. She is an executive producer, helping to bring her stories to life on screen.
Leigh Bardugo's Personal Life
Leigh Bardugo has a health condition called osteonecrosis. This condition sometimes requires her to use a cane. She used this personal experience to inspire one of her characters. Kaz Brekker, a main character in Six of Crows, also uses a cane.
Before becoming a full-time author, she was a singer. She was in a band called Captain Automatic from 2006 to 2007. In 2022, she got married to her partner. Leigh Bardugo identifies as Jewish, but she does not practice the religion.
Awards and Recognition
Leigh Bardugo has won several awards for her writing. She also appears on many "best books" lists.
- In 2019, she won the Inkpot Award. This award celebrates people who contribute to comics, science fiction, and fantasy.
- Her novel Ninth House won the 2019 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy.
- Rule of Wolves won the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction.
- Her book Six of Crows won the German Fantasy Award for Best International Novel in 2018.
- Many of her books have been nominated for the Dragon Awards and Locus Award.
- Six of Crows was named one of the "100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time" by Time magazine in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Leigh Bardugo para niños
