Helen Frost

Helen Frost is an author of verse novels for children and young adults.

Life
Frost was born in South Dakota, the fifth child in a family of ten children. She studied Elementary Education at Syracuse University.

Her most recent book, released in March 2012, is Step Gently Out, a collaboration with insect photographer Rick Lieder.

Recognition
Her book Keesha’s House won the 2004 Michael L. Printz Honor.

Publications

 * Keesha’s House, Frances Foster Books, 2003
 * Spinning Through the Universe, Frances Foster Books, 2004
 * The Braid, Frances Foster Books, 2006
 * Diamond Willo, Frances Foster Books, 2008
 * Monarch and Milkweed, Atheneum, 2008
 * Crossing Stones, Frances Foster Books, 2009
 * Hidden, Frances Foster Books, 2011
 * Step Gently Out, Candlewick, 2012