Kirby Larson is an American writer of childrenβs books. She is the author of the Oppenheim Platinum Award-winning The Magic Kerchief, as well as the Newbery Honor book Hattie Big Sky. She is retired from the faculty at the Whidbey Writers Workshop MFA program, and lives in Kenmore, Washington with her husband, Neil.
Kirsten PotterΒ has performed at theaters across the country, including the Geffen Playhouse, Mark Taper Forum, Laguna Playhouse, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and Arena Stage. Her film and TV work includeΒ Judging Amy,Β Bones,Β andΒ The Eyes Have It; and she has voiced numerous roles for animation and video games.Β Kirsten has narrated numerous audiobooks, includingΒ Hattie Big Sky, If I Stay, Madapple, The Neighbor, Sammy's House,Β andΒ The Snowball.Β She hasΒ received threeΒ AudioFileΒ Earphones AwardsΒ for her outstanding narration.