Kody Keplinger was born and raised in a small Kentucky town. During her senior year of high school, she wrote her debut young adult novel, which has since been adapted into a major motion picture. She is the author of many other books as well, including the middle-grade novel The Swift Boys & Me. Her books have landed on the New York Times bestseller list, the USA Today bestseller list, and the YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list, and have been nominated for numerous awards. Kody lives in New York City, where she teaches writing workshops and continues to write books for kids and teens. You can find more about her and her books at kodykeplinger.com.