Tracy Barrett writes both fiction and nonfiction set in the ancient and medieval past, as well as contemporary novels, for middle-grade and young-adult audiences. Her titles include the popular Sherlock Files series, as well as the award-winning Anna of Byzantium, Dark of the Moon (starred review, Kirkus ), King of Ithaka (starred review, SLJ ), and others. She loves traveling, and speaking to groups of students, teachers, and librarians.