Kerri Lukasavitz is the award-winning author of the middle grade Oak Lane Stable Novel Series—books inspired by her lifelong passion for horses. With almost three decades as a professional horsewoman and a return to riding in her sixth decade, she brings her stories to life with drama pulled from the realities of the hunter/jumper show world through the eyes of a young rider. Kerri has a BFA from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and went on to an MA from Mount Mary University in English—with an emphasis on Novel Writing for Middle Grade/Young Adult Readers and Literature. Praise for the middle grade horse book series includes: The Midwest Equestrian Magazine says, “Lukasavitz’s knowledge of the horse and show world, mixed with her riveting storytelling, make for an educational and delightful read.” Children’s Bookwatch says, “This coming-of-age book has everything a young girl could want - danger, teen romance, life-changing decisions, and of course, horses.” And The Readers' Favorite says, “Dark Horse (Book 3) is a satisfying story, one that will give you a good look at kindness and courage.” The books have been recognized as a 2023 Nominee for the Eric Hoffer Book Award, the 2022 & 2021 Silver Medal Finalists for the Midwest Book Awards for Children’s Fiction, the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winners for Middle Grade Fiction, and the 2019 Royal Book Award Winner for Newbie Author. Kerri’s other writing awards include being the 2020 Lakefly Writers Contest for Flash Fiction, a finalist for WOW! (Women on Writing) 2020 Short Story Contest, and the 2019 Hal Prize Winner for Nonfiction.
