Becky Albertalli
AmericanRomanceYoung Adult (YA)Coming of AgeLGBTQ+b. 1982
Becky Albertalli (born Rebecca Goldstein) is an American author and former psychologist best known for her debut young adult novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (2015), which was adapted into the feature film Love, Simon and inspired the television series Love, Victor. Her work commonly explores coming-of-age, identity, and LGBTQ+ themes in contemporary young adult fiction.
Awards
['William C. Morris Award (Best YA Debut, 2016) - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', 'National Book Award Longlist (2015) - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', 'Goodreads Choice Award (various nominations/wins)']
Notable Works
['Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', 'Leah on the Offbeat', 'The Upside of Unrequited', 'Love, Creekwood', 'Yes No Maybe So']
