Jessica Townsend

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Jessica Townsend is an Australian author known for her bestselling middle-grade fantasy series, Nevermoor, which follows the adventures of a cursed girl named Morrigan Crow. Since the release of the first book, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, in 2017, Townsend has captivated young readers with her imaginative storytelling and richly developed world, selling over 400,000 copies in English alone. Her latest installment, Silverborn, was released in April 2023, two and a half years later than originally planned, leading to a frenzy among her fans. Townsend, who identifies as queer, incorporates themes of inclusivity and found family into her work, emphasizing the importance of empathy and representation in children’s literature.