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Kacen Callender



Born and raised on St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands, Kheryn Callender holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, where they studied fine arts, Japanese, and creative writing, as well as an MFA from The New Schoolâe(tm)s Writing for Children program. Hurricane Child marks their debut novel.
 

Awards: WFA (2020), NBA (2020)  see all

Genres: Young Adult Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction, Gay Romance
 
Novels
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Novellas and Short Stories
   Sunset Springs (2021)
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Awards
2020 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel : Queen of the Conquered
2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature : King and the Dragonflies

Kacen Callender recommends
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Devils Like Us (2025)
(Devils We Know, book 1)
L T Thompson
"Taut with tension and with a story that's propelled forward by characters I adore, Devils Like Us is extraordinary. L. T. Thompson delivers a breathless adventure that's full of action, wit, and beautiful self-realization."
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The Best Liars in Riverview (2022)
Lin Thompson
"The Best Liars in Riverview is a beautiful and heartwarming exploration of self-discovery. Lin Thompson writes with love and respect for their readers, and I'm excited for the young people who will have the chance to read their story. A stunning and potentially life-changing, life-saving debut."
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The Passing Playbook (2021)
Isaac Fitzsimons
"The Passing Playbook feels like a simultaneous warm hug and a lightning strike of courage. Isaac writes from the heart, creating characters you will love and cheer on. This is a wonderful debut!"

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