Steve Sheinkin

A former textbook writer, Steve Sheinkin is now making amends by writing history books that kids and teens actually want to read. His nonfiction books include DIAMOND FEVER, MIND VS. MACHINE, FALLOUT, BOMB, UNDEFEATED, THE PORT CHICAGO 50, MOST DANGEROUS, THE NOTORIOUS BENEDICT ARNOLD, LINCOLN'S GRAVE ROBBERS, BORN TO FLY, and IMPOSSIBLE ESCAPE. He co-wrote the NYT best-selling middle grade novel THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE with Ruta Sepetys. Accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal and Honor, and three National Book Award finalist honors. Steve lives with his family in Saratoga Springs, NY.