Amber Smith
Children's
Contemporary
Young Adult
Amber Smith is a New York Times bestselling author known for her young adult novels exploring themes of trauma, mental health, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
Her most famous works include "The Way I Used to Be" and its sequel "The Way I Am Now." Smith is an advocate for mental health awareness, gendered violence prevention, and LGBTQIA+ equality.
She aims to foster change and spark dialogue through her writing.
In addition to her YA novels, Smith has contributed to anthologies and written a middle-grade book.
She lives in Ithaca, NY with her wife and numerous rescued pets.
