Sarah Mlynowski facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sarah Mlynowski
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Mlynowski at the 2023 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | January 4, 1977 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Citizenship | United States, Canada |
| Period | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Todd Swidler |
| Children | Chloe and Anabelle |
| Relatives | Elissa Ambrose (mother) |
Sarah Mlynowski (born January 4, 1977) is a Canadian author who writes exciting books for kids, teens, and grown-ups. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
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About Sarah Mlynowski
Sarah Mlynowski is the daughter of Elissa Ambrose, who is also a writer. Sarah has a sister named Aviva Mlynowski and an older stepsister.
Her Journey to Becoming a Writer
Sarah studied English literature at McGill University. After college, she moved to Toronto. There, she worked for a company that publishes romance novels. This experience helped her when she wrote her first book, Milkrun. This book became very popular. It was published in 16 different countries. Over 600,000 copies were sold worldwide!
After her second book, Fishbowl, came out, Sarah moved to New York City. She decided to become a full-time writer. This means writing became her main job.
Her Most Famous Books
Sarah Mlynowski is best known for her New York Times best-selling series called Whatever After. These books are very popular with young readers. They often feature fun twists on classic fairy tales.
Helping Young Readers
Sarah is also a co-founder of OMG BookFest. This is a special book festival for middle-grade readers. She started it with other authors like Michael Buckley, Julia DeVillers, and Adele Griffin. The festival helps kids discover new books and meet their favorite authors.
Sarah's Family Life
Sarah Mlynowski married her husband, Todd, in 2004. They have two daughters together. Their names are Chloe and Anabelle.
