Meg Rosoff

Meg Rosoff, born on October sixteenth, nineteen fifty-six, is an acclaimed American writer who has made her home in London, United Kingdom. With a passion for storytelling, she has carved a niche for herself in the literary world, particularly in the realm of children's literature.

Her most notable work, the novel How I Live Now, published by Puffin in two thousand four, garnered significant acclaim. This compelling narrative not only won the prestigious Guardian Prize but also received the Printz Award and the Branford Boase Award, while making the shortlist for the Whitbread Awards.

Following the success of her debut, Rosoff released her second novel, Just in Case, through Penguin in two thousand six. This work further solidified her reputation, earning the annual Carnegie Medal, an honor bestowed by British librarians to recognize the best children's book published in the UK each year.