Louise Rennison

Louise Rennison was a British author, best known for her young adult novel series, "Confessions of Georgia Nicolson". She was born in Leeds, England on October 11, 1951 and grew up in a large, close-knit family in a 3-bedroom council house. Rennison attended Parklands High School, an all-girls school, which she credited for inspiring her comedic writing.

In addition to being an author, Rennison was also a successful comedian, with live shows such as "Stevie Wonder Felt My Face," "Bob Marley's Gardener Sold My Friend," and "Never Eat Anything Bigger Than Your Head". She was known for her humor and ability to connect with audiences, earning critical acclaim in the 1980s.

Rennison's "Confessions of Georgia Nicolson" series was widely popular and translated into over 34 languages. The first couple of books in the series were adapted into the movie "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging". She also wrote a separate series about Georgia Nicolson's younger cousin. Rennison's work earned her numerous awards, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize, the Michael L. Printz Honor Book, and the Roald Dahl Funny prize for "Withering Tights".

Despite the success of her novels, Rennison faced backlash from teachers and parents due to the content of her books. However, she was a popular figure among students and was known to seldom apologize for the topics she discussed. Rennison passed away on February 29, 2016. She will be remembered for her contributions to young adult literature and her ability to make readers laugh.