Robin Benway is a highly acclaimed author, best known for her work in young adult fiction. She has written more than six novels, including the AKA series, Emmy and Oliver, and Audrey, Wait. Benway's books have received numerous awards and recognitions, including the 2008 Blue Ribbon Award, ALA Best Book Award, and ALA Most Popular Award. Many of her novels have also received positive reviews from leading reviewers such as Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist. Benway's novels have been published in over 20 countries, showcasing the global appeal of her storytelling.
Far from the Tree is Benway's most recent novel, which was published in October 2017. Like her previous works, Far from the Tree has received significant critical acclaim. It won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, the PEN America Award, and was named one of the best books of the year by several prestigious publications, including The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Entertainment Weekly. Benway's non-fiction work has also been featured in various media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, Bustle, Elle, and more.
Robin Benway was born and raised in Orange County, California. She attended NYU, where she was a recipient of the Seth Barkas Prize for Creative Writing. Benway later graduated from UCLA. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles with her dog, Hudson. Her books have been recognized with numerous awards, including the PEN America Literary Award, the Blue Ribbon Award from the Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books, ALA’s Best Books for Young Adults, and ALA’s Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults. Benway's novels have received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly, and have been published in more than 25 countries.