Becky Albertalli facts for kids
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Becky Albertalli
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| Born | Rebecca Goldstein November 17, 1982 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Period | 2015–present |
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| Spouse | Brian Albertalli |
| Children | 2 |
Rebecca Albertalli (born November 17, 1982), known as Becky Albertalli, is an American author. She writes books for young adults. Before becoming a writer, she worked as a psychologist.
Becky Albertalli is famous for her first book, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. This book came out in 2015. It was later made into a movie called Love, Simon in 2018. The movie also inspired a TV show called Love, Victor. Since then, Albertalli has written many more popular young adult novels.
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About Becky Albertalli
Becky Albertalli grew up in the Atlanta metropolitan area in Georgia. She still lives there today with her husband, Brian, and their two sons, Owen and Henry. She has a sister named Caroline and a brother named Sam.
Albertalli went to Wesleyan University and studied psychology. Later, she earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from George Washington University. As a psychologist, she helped young people, especially those who were exploring their identity. She worked as a psychologist until 2012. After her first son was born, she decided to try writing a novel. She says that Australian author Jaclyn Moriarty inspired her to become a novelist.
Her First Books
On April 7, 2015, Becky Albertalli's first book, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, was published. It quickly became very popular. A follow-up book, Leah on the Offbeat, was released in 2018. This book won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. In 2020, she released Love, Creekwood. This book is like an "epilogue" or a final chapter for the series. Albertalli has given all the money from Love, Creekwood to The Trevor Project. This organization helps young people in crisis.
Other Popular Novels
Becky Albertalli has written several other well-loved books. These include The Upside of Unrequited and the What If It's Us series. She wrote the What If It's Us books with author Adam Silvera. In 2018, the movie rights for What If It's Us were sold. This means it might become a movie too! The film rights for The Upside of Unrequited were also bought in 2021.
In 2021, Albertalli released her novel Kate in Waiting. In 2023, she published Imogen, Obviously. This book became a New York Times best seller. It also received great reviews from many book critics. In 2024, Imogen, Obviously was recognized as a Stonewall Honor Book.
Writing for All Teens
Becky Albertalli is known for writing stories that feature diverse characters. She believes it's important for all young people to see themselves in books. She has shared that her own experiences help her write authentic stories for all teens. She is committed to creating books where every reader can feel seen and understood.
Books Made into Movies
Some of Becky Albertalli's books have been adapted for the screen.
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| 2018 | Love, Simon | Greg Berlanti | Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger | Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda |
Awards and Recognition
Becky Albertalli's books have won many awards and honors. Here are some of them:
- 2015 American Library Association's William C. Morris Award for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2015 National Book Award longlist for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2015 Goodreads Choice Award finalist for Best Debut Author and Best Young Adult Fiction for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2015 Wall Street Journal Best Young Adult novel for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2016 Carnegie Medal nominee for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2016 Lambda Literary Award finalist for LGBT Children's/Young Adult for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2017 German Youth Literature Prize for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
- 2018 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Novel for Leah on the Offbeat
- 2019 American Library Association's Rainbow Book List for Leah on the Offbeat and What If It's Us
- 2020 New York Public Library Best Books for Teens for Yes No Maybe So
- 2021 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults for Yes No Maybe So
- 2023 School Library Journal Best Young Adult Book for Imogen, Obviously
- 2024 American Library Association's Stonewall Honor Book for Imogen, Obviously
Images for kids
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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holding Albertalli's debut novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, in the United States House of Representatives
