A.K. Yearling

A.K. Yearling is a pseudonym used by the author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings when she wrote her famous novel "The Yearling." The pen name was inspired by a nickname for her grandmother, Anna Katherine. Rawlings chose this name to give her work a sense of anonymity and to separate her writing personality from her personal life. The novel, set in rural Florida, follows a young boy and his pet deer, exploring themes of growth and independence. The use of the pseudonym helped Rawlings reach a wider audience and gain recognition for her storytelling.