About Kris Leonhardt Books
Inspired by the stories her grandmother told her, Kris Leonhardt has been chronicling North American history since she was a junior in high school. Leonhardt attended Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin while pursuing a communications degree. She also served in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1997. She now works as a senior editor at Multi Media Channels. Leonhardt is also a director with the Pass It Forward community journalism internship initiative, where she helps guide aspiring young writers and journalists.
