Rachel Vail facts for kids

Rachel Vail was born on July 25, 1966. She is an American author who writes books for children and young adults. Her stories often explore the lives and feelings of young people.

About Rachel Vail

Rachel Vail was born in Manhattan, a busy part of New York City. She grew up in a town called New Rochelle, which is also in New York. After high school, she went to Georgetown University to continue her education.

Her very first book was a novel called Wonder. A novel is a long story, usually with many characters and a detailed plot. Wonder was published in 1991 and quickly became popular. It even won an Editor's Choice award from Booklist, which is a big honor for a new writer.

In 1992, Rachel Vail released her second novel, Do-Over. This book also received the Editor's Choice award from Booklist. These early successes showed that Rachel Vail was a talented new voice in children's and young adult literature. She continues to write stories that connect with young readers.