Lauren Myracle

Young Adult Author

Birthday May 15, 1969

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Brevard, NC

Age 54 years old

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About

Author of young adult fiction whose popular works include The Internet Girls series, The Winnie Years, and the Flower Power books. Her novels, ttyl and ttfn, both appeared on the New York Times bestseller list.

Before Fame

She studied English and psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She later received graduate English and creative writing degrees from Colorado State University and Vermont College, respectively.

Trivia

Her debut novel, Kissing Kate, was chosen as one of the ALA Best Books for Young Adults in 2004.

Family Life

She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, with two sisters and three brothers. Her younger sister, Susan, also became a writer.

Associated With

She and Emily Brightwell are both American authors of young adult fiction.