

The four books in the Song of the Lioness series, “Alanna: The First Adventure” “In the Hand of the Goddess The Woman Who Rides Like a Man” and “Lioness Rampant”, all published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, focus on Alanna’s journey to accept herself both as a woman and a warrior.Īlso set in Tortall, two decades later, is the Protector of the Small quartet, “First Test” “Page” “Squire” and “Lady Knight” all published by Laurel Leaf, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books.

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced the award today at the ALA Midwinter Meeting, held Jan. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for Song of the Lioness quartet and The Protector of the Small quartet. SEATTLE - Tamora Pierce is the recipient of the 2013 Margaret A.

