Middle Grade Author & Former Educator; Author of "Fish in a Tree"; Advocate for Literacy & Neurodiversity
Lynda Mullaly Hunt Biography
Lynda Mullaly Hunt is an author recognized for her contributions to middle grade fiction, focusing on children navigating challenging circumstances and issues of belonging. Hunt's novels often draw from her personal experiences, including her early struggles with reading and the impact of a supportive teacher who influenced her perspective on education and self-worth.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Hunt worked as a third-grade teacher, where she began crafting stories for her students to illustrate the writing process. She is actively involved in the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, supporting the children's literature community.
Hunt's debut novel, "One for the Murphys," received multiple honors and appeared on more than 20 state award lists, including Bank Street's Best Books of the Year. The book also earned the Tassy Walden Award for New Voices, the Virginia Readers' Choice Award, an ABA New Voices Pick, a Nerdy Book Award, and was selected as an Editor's Choice Book with Scholastic Book Clubs.
Her second novel, "Fish in a Tree," is a New York Times Bestseller, a Schneider Family Book Award winner, a Global Read Aloud selection, and an ALCS Notable Book. The novel, which has been published in 11 languages, explores themes of neurodiversity, literacy, and inclusive education through the story of Ally Nickerson, a sixth-grade student with an undiagnosed reading disability. "Fish in a Tree" has received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Horn Book Magazine and is widely used in classrooms and educational discussions about learning differences.
Hunt's books have appeared on 61 state award lists and are published in 30 languages. Her third novel, "Shouting at the Rain," a Junior Library Guild selection, is set on Cape Cod and follows friends Ronan and Delsie as they explore themes of friendship, resilience, and emotional growth. Hunt also authored "Wish in a Tree," a picture book companion to "Fish in a Tree," which addresses neurodiversity, creativity, and self-acceptance.
Throughout her career, Hunt has engaged with readers and educators on topics such as writing, the role of the arts in personal development, and the challenges children face in their pursuit of happiness and self-identity. Her work is frequently referenced in educational literature and is used as a resource for building inclusive libraries and supporting students with learning differences.
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