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One of Wisconsin’s youngest published authors releases new book

BY Rhonda Foxx Wisconsin

PUBLISHED 11:00 AM ET Nov. 01, 2025

APPLETON, Wis. — A northeast Wisconsin teen has achieved a very rare feat. Sierra Burchby is on a short list of the youngest published authors in the state.

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Sierra Burchby is on a short list of the youngest published authors in the state Sierra published her first book, " The Games ," at age 11; she said in fifth grade, a narrative writing assignment turned into a 90-page novel --- Read entire article - https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2025/10/30/one-of-wisconsin-s-youngest-published-authors-releases-fourth-book-sierra-burchby-appleton-jk-rowlings-green-bay-milwaukee-