Jennifer Brown is an American author, best known for her young adult novels. She was born in 1977 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and began her writing career after taking classes through UCLA. Brown has a unique voice in contemporary young adult literature, combining wit, humor, and substance in her storytelling. Her characters and narratives are rich and intricate, resonating with universal themes and ideas that have captured the attention of readers worldwide.
Brown has written several successful novels, including 'Hate List', 'Bitter End', 'Perfect Escape', and the 'Shade Me' series. Her debut novel, 'Hate List', received widespread critical acclaim, earning three starred reviews and several awards. It was selected as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a VOYA "Perfect Ten," and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. The book's success propelled Brown into the spotlight, and she has since become a prominent figure in young adult literature.
Brown's writing style is characterized by her ability to connect with her readers on a personal level. She has a gift for tackling complex issues, such as those involved in growing up, with humor and sensitivity. Her characters are well-developed and relatable, and her narratives are engaging and thought-provoking. Brown's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Erma Bombeck Global Humor Award, which she won in 2005 and 2006.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Brown wrote a weekly humor column for The Kansas City Star for over four years. She has since given up column writing to focus on her novels full-time, but her humor and wit continue to shine through in her writing. Brown currently lives in the Kansas City, Missouri area with her husband and three children. She continues to write and is working on her second book.
Hate List Books
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Title
Year
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1
Hate List
2009
2
Say Something
2014
Pennybaker School Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Headed for Disaster
2017
2
School Is Revolting
2018
Shade Me Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Shade Me
2016
2
Dare You
2017
3
Break Us
2018
Parkwood Mysteries Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Game Changer
2020
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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Bitter End
2011
2
Perfect Escape
2012
3
Thousand Words
2013
4
Torn Away
2014
5
Life on Mars
2014
6
How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me from Robots, Traitors, and Missy the Cruel
2015
7
Peril at the Peak
2021
8
Rescue on the Ridge
2022
CLS. Education
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
How Wall Street Works, 2nd Edition
1992
2
The Teller's Handbook: Everything a Teller Needs to Know to Succeed
1997
3
The McGraw-Hill Handbook of More Business Letters
1998
4
CEBus Demystified: The ANSI/EIA 600 User's Guide
2001
5
The September 11 Syndrome: Seven Steps to Getting a Grip in Uncertain Times
2002
6
Protect Your 401
2002
7
IIS Security
2002
8
The Play Solution: How to Put the Fun and Excitement Back Into Your Relationship
2002
9
101 Best Resumes for Grads
2002
10
BEA WebLogic 7 Server Administration
2002
11
Using Aeronautical Charts
2002
12
Dancing on the Glass Ceiling
2002
13
Investing in a Post-Enron World
2002
14
How to Deal with Emotionally Explosive People
2002
15
The Career Survival Guide: Making Your Next Career Move
2002
16
I Went to College for This?: How to Turn Your Entry Level Job Into a Career You Love
2002
17
The Active Manager's Tool Kit
2003
18
Playing Through Arthritis: How to Conquer Pain and Enjoy Your Favorite Sports and Activities
2003
19
What's Keeping Your Customers Up at Night?: Close More Deals by Selling to Your Client's Pain
2003
20
What Every Home Owner Needs to Know About Mold and What to Do About It
2003
21
The Ultimate Guide to Getting The Career You Want
2003
22
The Biotech Age: The Business of Biotech and How to Profit From It
2003
23
As Koufax Said...: The 400 Best Things Ever Said About How to Play Baseball
2003
24
The Germ Survival Guide
2003
25
How to Shine at Work
2003
26
Home Renovation Checklist: Everything You Need to Know to Save Money, Time, and Your Sanity
2003
27
202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less
2003
28
180 Creative Ideas for Getting Students Involved, Engaged, and Excited
2003
29
Understanding Stocks, Third Edition
2003
30
The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing
2003
31
See Johnny Read!
2003
32
Money Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make
2003
33
The Young Couple's Guide to Growing Rich Together
2003
34
No-Nonsense Finance
2003
35
What Every Investor Needs to Know About Accounting Fraud
2003
36
Protect Your Pregnancy
2003
37
Repair Your Credit and Knock Out Your Debt
2004
38
Reference Checking for Everyone: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself, Your Business, and Your Family
2004
39
Building Wealth in a Paycheck-to-Paycheck World: 10 Steps to Realizing Your Dream No Matter What You Earn
2004
40
Accelerated Project Management: How to Be First to Market
2004
41
Reflections from a Different Journey : What Adults with Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew
2004
42
Building Real Estate Riches: How to Invest in New Homes for Maximum Profit
2004
43
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ABOVE-GROUND POOLS
2004
44
How to Get Started in Active Trading and Investing
2004
45
The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook: A Complete Nutrition and Lifestyle Plan to Dramatically Lower Your Cancer Risk
2004
46
I Hate Financial Planning
2004
47
College Matters Guide to Getting Into the Elite College of Your Dreams
2004
48
What Every Landlord Needs to Know: Time and Money-Saving Solutions to Your Most Annoying Problems
2004
49
Fearless Career Change: The Fast Track to Success in a New Field
2004
50
How to Increase the Value of Your Home: Simple, Budget-Conscious Techniques and Ideas That Will Make Your Home Worth Up to $100,000 More!
2004
51
How to Live with a Nut Allergy: Everything You Need to Know If You Are Allergic to Peanuts or Tree Nuts
2004
52
The Million Dollar Sale: How to Get to the Top Decision Makers and Close the Big Sale
2004
53
Best Answers to the 201 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Getting into College
2004
54
Unleashing the Power of eBay: New Ways to Take Your Business or Online Auction to the Top
2004
55
Living with Fibromyalgia
2005
56
The 7 Essential Steps to Successful eBay Marketing
2005
57
Kitchen-Table Play and Learn: Activities and Lessons for Building Your Preschooler's Vital Developmental Skills
2005
58
The Wall Street MBA: Your Personal Crash Course in Corporate Finance
2006
59
Grindhopping
2006
60
Retrain Your Brain, Reshape Your Body: The Breakthrough Brain-Changing Weight-Loss Plan