Roland Smith
Born in 1951
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Roland Smith is an American author known for young adult fiction and children's nonfiction.
Born in Portland, Oregon, he worked as a zookeeper for 20 years before publishing his first book in 1990.
Smith's zoo experiences heavily influenced his early non-fiction works.
He transitioned to fiction in 1997 with Thundercave, featuring recurring character Jacob Lansa.
Smith's novels often explore themes of adventure, wildlife, and survival.
His works have won numerous state book awards.
Notable titles include Peak, Cryptid Hunters, and the I, Q series.
Smith resides in Tualatin, Oregon with his family and continues to write popular young adult novels.
