Lindsey Leavitt

Lindsey Leavitt writes comic fantasy and contemporary fiction for children and teens. Before publication, she taught elementary school. Princess for Hire, released by Hyperion in 2010, was her debut and introduced Desi Bascomb, a girl whose magical ability lets her serve as a temporary stand-in for princesses. The Royal Treatment and A Farewell to Charms completed Desi's trilogy. Leavitt's later books include the contemporary novels Sean Griswold's Head, Going Vintage, The Chapel Wars and North of Supernova, plus the fantasy The Garden Just Beyond. With Robin Mellom, she created The Pages Between Us series. She also wrote the Commander in Cheese chapter books, illustrated by A. G. Ford. Leavitt also co-owns Folklore Bookshop in Midway, Utah.