Tara Altebrando
Tara Altebrando is a native New Yorker who began writing in the 5th grade. She has written for various publications, including high school and college newspapers, and rock music and teen magazines. She has also published numerous essays and short stories. Altebrando is a graduate of Harvard University, where she studied American Government. She lives in Queens, New York, with her husband, two daughters, and a dog named Honeyduke. She has taught novel writing and scripted audio writing. She is also known to write under the name Tara McCarthy.
Awards
['ALA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults pick (for Roomies)', 'Kirkus Reviews Best Book for Teens of 2011 (for Dreamland Social Club)', 'YALSA 2015 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection (for Roomies)', 'Webby Honoree in the Outstanding Podcast for Kids and Families category (for Dream Breachers)']
Notable Works
['Roomies', 'The Leaving', 'Dreamland Social Club', 'The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life', 'The Possible', 'The Opposite of Here', 'Take Me With You', 'My Life in Dioramas', 'The Battle of Darcy Lane', 'What Happens Here', 'The Pursuit of Happiness', 'Dream Breachers']
