Jaclyn Moriarty

Jaclyn Moriarty is a distinguished Australian author, celebrated for her contribution to young adult literature. Born into a family of writers, Moriarty developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. She pursued her love for literature at the University of Sydney, where she studied English, and later at Yale University and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where she earned a PhD in law.

Moriarty's professional journey as an author began with her debut novel, 'Feeling Sorry for Celia,' published in 2000. The novel was an instant success, winning several awards, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Australian Children's Book Council Book of the Year Award. The book's success established Moriarty's reputation as a skilled and imaginative writer, and she has since published numerous young adult novels, each met with critical acclaim and commercial success.

In addition to her successful writing career, Moriarty is also known for her personal life. She is the younger sister of Liane Moriarty, also a bestselling author. Moriarty was previously married to Canadian writer Colin McAdam, with whom she has a son, Charlie. Despite her international success and recognition, Moriarty currently resides in Sydney, where she continues to write and publish her imaginative and engaging stories for young adults.