Ronald L. Smith facts for kids
Ronald L. Smith is a super talented author who writes exciting books for young readers! He has written many popular stories like Hoodoo, The Mesmerist, and Black Panther: The Young Prince. His book Hoodoo even won a special award called the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent from the American Library Association.
Where Did Ronald L. Smith Grow Up?
Ronald L. Smith was born in Maine. His family was a military family, which meant they moved around a lot! He lived in many different places, including Japan, Alabama, Michigan, Washington, DC, South Carolina, and Delaware.
From a young age, Ronald L. Smith loved reading fantasy and science fiction books. Before he started writing amazing stories for kids, he worked as a writer in advertising.
What Books Has Ronald L. Smith Written?
Ronald L. Smith published his very first book, Hoodoo, in 2015. This exciting story takes place in Alabama in the 1930s. Hoodoo was a big success and won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. This award celebrates new authors who show great promise.
His second book, The Mesmerist, came out in 2017. This book is set in London a long time ago, at the start of a new century.
In 2018, Ronald L. Smith wrote a special book for Marvel Comics! It was about the famous superhero Black Panther. The book is called Black Panther: The Young Prince. It was released just before the popular Black Panther movie came out.
Reviewers loved Black Panther: The Young Prince. They said that fans of the comics would enjoy finding clues about T'Challa's future as Black Panther. Even kids who don't read comic books would like T'Challa's adventures. They would see how he deals with middle school challenges and uses his cleverness to face his enemies. The School Library Journal even called it a "must-purchase" book for libraries!
Where Does Ronald L. Smith Live Now?
Today, Ronald L. Smith lives in Baltimore.
