K. Ancrum
K. Ancrum is a Chicago native and award-winning author of speculative contemporary YA fiction.
Her notable works include THE WICKER KING, DARLING, and the critically acclaimed ICARUS. Known for her distinctive lyrical prose and short, punchy chapters, she explores themes of loneliness, codependent relationships, queer love, and poverty with deep compassion.
Ancrum is passionate about diversity and representation in young adult literature.
She writes much of her work in the gardens of the Chicago Art Institute.
Readers consistently praise her unique storytelling voice and ability to craft emotionally intense, character-driven narratives that blur genre boundaries between contemporary fiction, romance, and supernatural elements.
