Allyson Kennedy writes contemporary Christian young adult books that honor God without sugarcoating the realities of the world. She is the author of <em>The Ballad of Emery Brooks</em> trilogy and other YA standalones, as well as <em>Writing By Faith</em>, a nonfiction book for Christian authors. She calls eastern North Carolina home and is well-versed in the art of southern sass, which she enjoys weaving into her stories. <br><br>
