T. A. Barron

T. A. Barron is the highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of more than 30 books—including the Merlin Saga, currently being developed for film by Disney. Recently he was awarded the de Grummond Medallion for “lifetime contribution to the field of children’s and young adult literature.” He serves on a variety of environmental and educational NGO boards, and founded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, a national award for outstanding young people. Barron left a successful business career to follow his longstanding dream of writing. He’s often found on Colorado mountain trails with his wife and children.