Phillip Hoose

Phillip M. Hoose (born 1947) is an American author of nonfiction books primarily for children and young adults, focusing on history, conservation, and social activism. Notable works include the National Book Award-winning Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice (2009) and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner The Race to Save the Lord God Bird (2004); he spent 37 years at The Nature Conservancy and is also a musician. philliphoose.com/about