Dean Hughes (born August 24, 1943) is an American author of historical novels and children's books.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hughes is a prominent author of LDS fiction for children and juveniles.
Hughes is most well known for his historical World War II era Children of the Promise series for adults.
Before he became a full-time author, Hughes taught English at Central Missouri State University.
[7] Hughes was the keynote speaker for Brigham Young University-Idaho's Education week in June 2018.
[1] In 2005, Hughes won the Smith-Pettit Foundation Award for Outstanding Contribution to Mormon Letters for Children of the Promise.