Nicola Yoon

Nicola Yoon is a bestselling author known for her young adult novels.

Born in Jamaica and raised in Brooklyn, she now resides in Los Angeles with her husband, fellow novelist David Yoon.

Her debut novel, "Everything, Everything," and her second book, "The Sun Is Also a Star," both became New York Times bestsellers and were adapted into major motion pictures.

Yoon's work has earned her numerous accolades, including a National Book Award finalist nomination, a Michael L. Printz Honor, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award.

Her writing often explores themes of love, identity, and cultural diversity, drawing from her own experiences as a Jamaican-American.