Ann Brashares

Ann Brashares is an American novelist primarily known for her impactful young adult fiction. She is the creator of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, which follows the intertwining lives of four best friends through their formative teenage years. Her realistic coming-of-age stories thoughtfully examine the complexities of deep friendship, family transitions, and early adulthood. In addition to her contemporary fiction, she has written biographies for young readers covering figures like Steve Jobs and Linus Torvalds.