Kody Keplinger

Kody Keplinger is an American writer of contemporary young adult fiction. She made her debut with the novel The DUFF, which launched her career creating relatable, character-driven stories about the high school experience. Her work explores themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and coming of age with an honest and direct voice. She has contributed to multiple anthologies, such as All Out and Unbroken, which highlight diverse voices in youth literature. Beyond prose novels, she wrote the graphic novel Poison Ivy: Thorns for younger readers.