Jenny Offill is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for her work in contemporary literature and fiction. She was born in Massachusetts and went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Offill began her writing career with the publication of her first novel, Last Things, in 1999. The book was a critical success, earning a spot on the New York Times Notable list and receiving a nomination for the L.A. Times First Book Award.
Offill's work is highly regarded in the literary world, and she has received numerous accolades for her writing. Her novel Dept. of Speculation, published in 2014, was named one of "The 10 Best Books of 2014" by The New York Times Book Review. In addition to her novels, Offill is also the co-editor with Elissa Schappell of two anthologies of essays and has written several children's books.
In addition to her work as an author, Offill is also an esteemed educator. She teaches in the MFA programs at Brooklyn College, Columbia University, and Queens University, sharing her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of writers. Offill's contributions to the literary world have been significant, and her work continues to be celebrated and admired by readers and critics alike.