James Buckley Jr

James Buckley Jr., born January 25, 1963, in Washington, DC, is a prolific author of over 200 nonfiction books for young readers, specializing in sports, biographies, history, and nature. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley in 1985 and has worked as a senior editor at Sports Illustrated and president of Shoreline Publishing Group. Notable works include titles in the New York Times bestselling 'Who Was?' biography series and books under the pseudonym K.C. Kelley.