Kathryn Stockett
Kathryn Stockett was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi.
She studied English and creative writing at the University of Alabama before moving to New York City, where she worked in magazine publishing for nine years.
Stockett's personal experiences growing up in the South during the Civil Rights era influenced her debut novel, The Help.
The book's success catapulted her to literary fame, despite initial rejections from publishers.
Stockett currently resides in Atlanta with her family and continues to write, working on her second novel.
Her background in both Southern culture and the publishing industry has shaped her unique perspective as an author.
