Meet the author: James Buckley Jr - sports writer
James Buckley Jr. is a prolific author known for his extensive work in children's nonfiction, particularly in the realm of sports. He has written over 200 books aimed at young readers, covering a wide array of topics including sports, history, and nature. His notable contributions include titles in the bestselling "Who Was?" biography series, which features biographies of prominent figures such as Muhammad Ali, the Wright Brothers, and Martin Luther King Jr..
Buckley has also been involved in producing the annual "Scholastic Year in Sports," a top-selling title in Scholastic Book Fairs. His writing extends to various subjects, including animals and the natural world, with works like "Animal Planet Animal Atlas," "Bugopedia," and "Snakeopedia." He has collaborated with several publishers and has worked as an editor for major publications such as Sports Illustrated and NFL Publishing.
In addition to his writing, Buckley is actively engaged in his community, coaching youth baseball and soccer. He holds a BA in English from the University of California at Berkeley and has studied at the Radcliffe Publishing Course at Harvard. Buckley resides in Santa Barbara, California, with his family.
