Curtis Sittenfeld is a highly acclaimed American author, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 23, 1975, to Paul George, an investment advisor, and Elizabeth "Betsy" Curtis, a teacher and librarian. Raised in a mixed religious household, Sittenfeld identifies as half Jewish and half Catholic. She received her early education at Seven Hills schools before attending Groton school in Massachusetts for her high school years. It was during her time at Groton that her writing skills began to truly shine. In 1992, she won the fiction contest hosted by Seventeen Magazine, a significant accomplishment that hinted at her future success.
Sittenfeld's writing career took off after graduating from Stanford University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She served as the writer in residence at St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., from 2002 to 2003 and has since become a prominent figure in contemporary literature. Her work has been featured in numerous prestigious publications such as The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, and Glamour. Her exceptional storytelling abilities have captivated readers worldwide, leading to the translation of her books into thirty languages.
As a bestselling author, Sittenfeld has written six highly acclaimed novels, including "Rodham," "Eligible," "Prep," "American Wife," and "Sisterland," as well as the short story collection "You Think It, I'll Say It." Her literary contributions extend beyond her novels, with her short stories appearing in The New Yorker, The Washington Post Magazine, Esquire, and The Best American Short Stories. She has also served as a guest editor for The Best American Short Stories. Her nonfiction work has been published in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Time, and Vanity Fair and broadcast on public radio's This American Life.
Currently residing in St. Louis, Missouri, Sittenfeld's works have been translated into twenty-five languages and have captivated readers from various cultural backgrounds. Her unique storytelling abilities and profound insights into the human condition have solidified her position as a prominent and respected voice in contemporary literature.