Ayana Gray is a New York Times-bestselling author for her debut novel, Beasts of Prey. Her works have been translated in eleven languages across five continents; received critical recognition at the state and national level; and have been featured on Good Morning America, Tamron Hall, People Magazine, and Oprah Daily among others. In her spare time, Ayana guest lectures at writing workshops across the country. She currently lives and writes in Arkansas. Hawk & Sparrow is her latest YA novel.