Ted Sanders, born in 1969, is an American author with a background in creative writing. His notable works include the short story collection *No Animals We Could Name*, which received the 2011 Bakeless Prize. He also authored *The Keepers*, a fantasy series aimed at middle-grade readers published by HarperCollins. This series comprised four books: *The Box and the Dragonfly* (2015), *The Harp and the Ravenvine* (2016), *The Portal and the Veil* (2017), and *The Starlit Loom* (2018). While the series was published, it is noted as having underperformed commercially.

Sanders' writing has also been recognized through various accolades and publications. In 2012, he was awarded a Literature Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts. His short fiction has appeared in respected literary journals such as the Georgia Review, Gettysburg Review, Cincinnati Review, and Southern Review. One of his short stories, "Obit," was featured in the 2010 O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. Originally from northern Illinois, Sanders currently works as an assistant professor of English at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he instructs students in creative writing.