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Rainbow Rowell          

Young Adult & Adult Contemporary Author Known for "Eleanor & Park," "Fangirl" "Carry On" & "Slow Dance"

Rainbow Rowell transitioned from a career in column writing and ad copywriting to become a highly regarded author. Rowell's debut as an author came in 2011 with "Attachments," which was lauded by Kirkus Reviews as one of the outstanding debuts of the year. Since then, she has authored numerous novels, with particular recognition for her young adult and adult contemporary books such as "Eleanor & Park," "Fangirl," and "Carry On." Her work has expanded to include a four-part manga series adaptation of "Fangirl," and the completion of the Simon Snow trilogy, consisting of "Carry On," "Wayward Son," and "Any Way the Wind Blows."

Rowell's prowess extends beyond just novels, with her works being adapted into different mediums. Notably, she wrote the screenplay and is the executive producer for the film adaptation of "Eleanor & Park," a project undertaken by Picturestart and Plan B. Her creative versatility was further displayed when she authored two young adult graphic novels, the first of which was illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks and released in 2019. In addition to novels and graphic novels, Rowell has also written for Marvel Comics, contributing to series such as "Runaways" and "She-Hulk."

Rowell's upcoming projects continue to illustrate her diverse range as an author. Her latest adult novel, "Slow Dance," was released in summer 2024, adding another stellar work to her portfolio. Her work has attracted significant critical acclaim, with both "Eleanor & Park" and "Fangirl" being named among the best young adult fiction by The New York Times. Such recognition underscores Rowell's distinct voice and storytelling ability in the literary world, as well as her capacity to engage and captivate audiences across various formats and genres.

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Book giveaway for Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Feb 10-Feb 20, 2017
by Rainbow Rowell (Goodreads Author). Release date: May 12, 2015. Read the book that introduced the world to Simon and Baz before the new paperback ...
BookCon: Krysten Ritter, Rainbow Rowell, Mayim Bialik to appear
The line up at the book and pop culture event just got even more exciting with Krysten Ritter, Rainbow Rowell and Mayim Bialik scheduled to appear.
Why Author Rainbow Rowell Thinks Her Readers Are More than Ready for a Gay Teen Love Story
Author Rainbow Rowell has been writing for most of her adult life. But the former journalist and ad writer burst onto the fiction scene in a big way when her 2013 novel Eleanor & Park was heaped with unanimous critical praise and mountains of awards, and landed her an army of loyal fans that include the kind of disenfranchised teens she covered so sensitively and realistically in her breakout hit.
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One of my favorite books of the year, Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl, hit shelves yesterday. And now that it's officially out, I'm fairly confident I won't be the only one ...
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