Kathryn Stockett

Kathryn Stockett is a novelist and screenwriter known for her dialogue-heavy novel The Help. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, she grew up in a small town with strong family ties to the African-American community. The Help was adapted into an Oscar-winning movie, cementing her status as one of America's leading young writers. In addition to her work on The Help, Kathryn has also written articles and given talks on topics related to language, culture, and communication.