Jenny Offill

Children's Contemporary
  • Jenny Offill is an American author born in Massachusetts.

  • Her debut novel, Last Things, published in 1999, received critical acclaim as a New York Times Notable book and L.A Times First Book Award finalist.

  • Offill has co-edited two essay anthologies and authored several children's books.

  • She currently teaches in MFA programs at Brooklyn College, Columbia University, and Queens University.

  • Her work often explores personal and societal themes, as evidenced by her involvement in the anthology "Money Changes Everything," which she co-edited with Elissa Schappell, showcasing her interest in examining how financial matters impact people's lives.

Books by Jenny Offill