Expertise



Cryptozoology

Simplifying the Hero's Journey

Writing the Adventure Novel

Difference Between YA and MG

Publishing History

THE CRYPTID CATCHER (FSG, 2018) "The Cryptid Catcher is the first book in a monstrously fun middle-grade duology about a boy who inherits a job hunting legendary creatures."

THE CRYPTID KEEPER (FSG, 2019) In The Cryptid Keeper, Clivo and the Myth Blasters are back on the trail of the immortal creature in this conclusion to a monstrously funny middle-grade duology.

Speaking Experience

I have a presentation called Cryptozoology for Kids that explores myths and legends through the search for 'hidden animals' like Bigfoot that I've done at multiple schools, libraries and Bigfoot conferences across the country.

I've also taught writing workshops for adults on the topics of: -Simplifying the Hero's Journey -How to Write the Adventure Novel -Difference Between YA and MG

Biography



Lija Fisher writes humorous adventure novels for kids. Her debut novel, The Cryptid Catcher, was published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux. The book received a starred review from Booklist and was a Junior Library Guild selection.

Her follow-up novel, The Cryptid Keeper, was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award in juvenile literature and was written while Lija was a Writer in Residence with the Aspen Words/Catto Shaw Foundation.

She holds a BFA in Performance Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder and travels the country speaking at schools, libraries and Bigfoot conferences about Cryptozoology for Kids, or the search (and discovery) of legendary animals.

Awards



Writer In Residence

Aspen Words

2018