Questions about Young Jedi Knights

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the Young Jedi Knights series and when did it start?

Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta launched the Young Jedi Knights series in 1995 with a plan to write six novels.

How many books are in the Young Jedi Knights series by Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta?

The project expanded from an initial scope of six volumes to fourteen volumes by 1998, with a thirteenth book titled Jedi Shadow appearing later in 2003.

Where do Jacen and Jaina Solo train as young Jedi in the Young Jedi Knights series?

Jacen and Jaina Solo enter the narrative at age fourteen and undergo daily training on Yavin 4 while their parents Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo remain distant from their activities.

What is the Diversity Alliance in the Young Jedi Knights series and who leads it?

Nolaa Tarkona leads the Diversity Alliance which seeks to destroy the Human species and plans to launch bioweapons targeting various species including Twi'leks and Humans.

Why does Tenel Ka lose her hand during a duel in the Young Jedi Knights series?

Tenel Ka crafts her lightsaber handle from a tooth but rushes the process without concentrating on blade quality causing her weapon to explode and cut off his arm during a duel with Jacen.