T. A. BARRON
BESTSELLING AUTHOR & CONSERVATIONISTThe Great Tree of Avalon, The Ancient One, and The Hero’s Trail
T. A. BARRON
BESTSELLING AUTHOR & CONSERVATIONIST
Home of epic stories including
The Merlin Saga,
The Great Tree of Avalon,
The Ancient One,
and The Hero’s Trail
MAGIC & MOUNTAINS
The T. A. Barron Podcast
Lifting our hearts, one story at a time —
Inspiration from nature, heroes, and creativity.
Inspiration from nature, heroes, and creativity.
Magic & Mountains: The T. A. Barron Podcast has returned for season 2! Come along with me as we spend time with magical guests like Jane Goodall and Isabel Allende. We’ll explore the wonders of nature and the importance of heroes in our world today. Plus, I’ll take you back in time with stories from my life as a wandering bard, and we’ll return to the present with deeply personal stories of inspiration and light.
Season 2 episodes are released every Monday from October 2 through mid-December, 2023!
The complete first season of Magic & Mountains is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
GIANT: The Unlikely Origins of Shim
Prequel to The Merlin Saga
“Simply delightful.” – Kirkus Starred Review
MERLIN – THE MOVIE
T. A. BARRON’S BOOKS
T. A. Barron books include The Merlin Saga (now being developed into a feature film by Disney), The Great Tree of Avalon (a New York Times bestselling series), The Ancient One (the tale of a brave girl and a magical tree), and The Hero’s Trail (nonfiction stories of courageous kids).
ABOUT T. A. BARRON
T. A. Barron is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling creator of more than 30 highly acclaimed books, including The Merlin Saga which has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages. Always a believer in the heroism of every child and in the magnificence of nature, T. A. Barron founded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which honors outstanding young people of all descriptions. He travels the country – and the globe – speaking about our stories, our aspirations, and our world.
Naturally, T. A. Barron also loves hiking, camping, and skiing in Colorado with his family. All the Barron children are named after beautiful places on the planet.
GREAT STUFF FOR YOU!
TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS — check out the pages on Writing & Creativity, Heroes, and Inspiration
WRITERS — visit the Writing & Creativity page
NATURE LOVERS — explore the Nature page
MERLIN FANS — enjoy the Merlin page
PARENTS & HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES — visit the pages on Writing & Creativity, Heroes, and Inspiration
NATURE
Nature inspires everything in this section. Here you’ll find a celebration of Mother Earth and her many wonders, mysteries, crises, and inspirations. Nature lovers will enjoy the videos, nature books, environmental writings and more to be discovered.
HEROES
I’ve compiled these resources to help teachers, librarians, parents, and homeschool families inspire young heroes in your life. These videos, articles, books, and more can be used in the classroom or at home. Come along and join the hero’s trail!
MERLIN
Calling all Merlin fans! From books, videos, blogs, articles, and interviews — begin your journey with that magical boy (and man) and his awesome adventures here. And discover why this beloved wizard continues to inspire people around the globe.
INSPIRATION
Whether you’re seeking heartfelt tales, words of wisdom, or creative expressions that touch your soul, I hope you’ll find that within these pages. Especially helpful for teachers, librarians, and parents is my download page full of free content and resources.