Becky Albertalli
US-amerikanische Jugendbuchautorin
Becky Albertalli is a prominent American author, born in 1982, who has made a notable impact in the field of young adult fiction. Prior to her writing career, Albertalli worked as a psychologist, bringing a unique perspective to her literary works. Her debut novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, published in 2015, marked the beginning of her successful writing journey.
Albertalli's subsequent publications include seven additional novels, all falling under the young adult fiction genre. Her work has been well-received, with Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda being adapted into the film Love, Simon in 2018, and later inspiring the television series Love, Victor. In 2020, Albertalli released a novella titled Love, Creekwood, with all proceeds donated to The Trevor Project, demonstrating her commitment to supporting relevant social causes through her writing.