Trudy Krisher

Trudy Krisher (born 1946) is an American author of young adult novels, children's books, a college textbook, and a scholarly biography. She is a former professor of liberal arts in Dayton, Ohio.

Early life and education Krisher was born in Macon, Georgia. Her parents were Whitley Herron Butner and Lois Drane Butner.

Career Krisher has written young adult novels, children’s picture books, a college textbook, and a scholarly biography. Uncommon Faith (2003), Fallout (2006), and Bark Park (2018) were reviewed by Kirkus. 'Spite Fences' was reviewed by Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal. 'Uncommon Faith was reviewed by Publishers Weekly.

Awards and honors 1994 Cuffie Award for Most Promising New Author, Publishers Weekly 2018 Ohioana Award for BARK PARK (Simon & Schuster/Beach Lane Books) 2018 Angie Karcher Best-in-Rhyme Award

BibliographyKathy's Hats: A Story of Hope (1992) Spite Fences (1994) Writing for a Reader: Peers, Process, and Progress in the Writing Classroom (1994) Kinship (1997) Uncommon Faith (2003) Fallout (2006) Fanny Seward: a Life Bark Park (2018) ON THE MARCH: A NOVEL OF THE WOMEN'S MARCH ON WASHINGTON; The Social Justice Press, 2022.

Personal life Krisher has three children. She is a Unitarian and a Democrat. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.