Becky Albertalli

Rebecca Albertalli (née Goldstein; born November 17, 1982)[1][2] is an American author of young adult fiction, known for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, which was adapted into the 2018 film Love, Simon and inspired the spin-off television series Love, Victor.

Becky Albertalli
BornRebecca Goldstein
(1982-11-17) November 17, 1982
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • former psychologist
Genre
Notable works
SpouseBrian Albertalli
Children2
Website
beckyalbertalli.com

Life and career

Albertalli was born and raised in the Atlanta metropolitan area, with her sister Caroline; where she still lives with her husband Brian, and two sons, Owen and Henry.[3] Albertalli attended Wesleyan University and majored in psychology, before moving to Washington, D.C. and gaining a doctorate in clinical psychology.[4] She worked as a psychologist until 2012—when her first son was born—and subsequently decided to try writing a novel.[5] Albertalli was raised in a Reform Jewish household.[6] Albertalli cites Australian author Jaclyn Moriarty as her primary inspiration in becoming a novelist.[7] In August 2020, Albertalli came out as bisexual.[8]

In April 2015, Albertalli's debut novel was published, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.[9] A sequel to Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, titled Leah on the Offbeat was released in 2018 and won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction.[10] In 2020, Albertalli released the third installment of the series with Love, Creekwood.[11] Her other works include The Upside of Unrequited and What If It's Us, the latter of which she co-wrote with Adam Silvera. Movie rights to What If It's Us sold to Anonymous Content in 2018, with Brian Yorkey attached as screenwriter.[12]

Bibliography

Simonverse
Main article: Simonverse

Standalone works
  • What If It's Us, co-written with Adam Silvera (HarperTeen, 2018)[13]
  • Yes No Maybe So, co-written with Aisha Saeed (Balzer + Bray, 2019)[14]
  • Kate in Waiting (Balzer + Bray, upcoming in 2021)[15]
  • Here's To Us, co-written with Adam Silvera (HarperTenn/Balzer + Bray, Fall 2021)[16]

Short essays
  • in Dear Heartbreak: YA Authors and Teens on the Dark Side of Love, edited by Heather Demetrios (Henry Holt, 2018)

Filmography
Year Title Director Screenwriters Based on Ref.
2018 Love, Simon Greg Berlanti Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda [17]

Awards

References
  1. "Brian Albertalli, Becky Goldstein to wed in June". The Chronicle Express. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  2. "Becky Albertalli: The Author Behind Love, Simon". Paper Clips Magazine.
  3. Corbett, Sue (2015-03-05). "First Look: 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda'". Publisher's Weekly. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  4. "About - Becky Albertalli". Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  5. "FAQ - Becky Albertalli". Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  6. David, Karen (March 29, 2018). "'People assume I'm not Jewish. It hurts'". The Jewish Chronicle.
  7. Albertalli, Becky (2015-05-05). "My inspiration: Becky Albertalli on Jaclyn Moriarty". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  8. Albertalli, Becky (August 31, 2020). "I know I'm late". Medium.
  9. "Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli – review". The Guardian. 2015-09-01.
  10. "Best Books 2018". Goodreads. December 4, 2018.
  11. "'Love, Creekwood' is the Simonverse Epilogue We've Been Waiting For". Epic Reads. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  12. Lang, Brent (2018-09-28). "'13 Reasons Why' Creator, Anonymous Content Team on 'What If It's Us' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
  13. What If It's Us, retrieved 2020-01-24
  14. "Yes No Maybe So". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  15. "Kate in Waiting". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  16. https://twitter.com/AdamSilvera/status/1329551247586672640/photo/1
  17. Love, Simon, retrieved 2019-04-04
  18. Hetter, Katia (2016-01-11). "2016 Newbery, Caldecott awards honor best children's books". CNN. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  19. Baker, Jennifer (2016-01-11). "Top Youth Lit". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  20. "Buch: Nur drei Worte | Arbeitskreis für Jugendliteratur e.V." www.jugendliteratur.org. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
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