Bill Konigsberg

Bill Konigsberg is an award-winning author born in 1970 in New York City.

He has held various jobs, including sports writing for ESPN and The Associated Press.

Konigsberg's debut novel, "Out of the Pocket," won the Lambda Literary Award in 2009.

He has since published several acclaimed young adult novels, including "Openly Straight," "The Porcupine of Truth," and "Honestly Ben." His works often explore LGBTQ+ themes and have received multiple awards and recognition.

Konigsberg is known for his humorous and candid writing style, drawing from his personal experiences as a gay man.

He currently resides in Chandler, Arizona, with his husband and two dogs.