Jennifer Niven – American novelist, best known for her YA books All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe. She writes for both young adults and adults, blending love, loss, and identity with frank discussions of mental health. Her work has been translated worldwide and praised for its emotional impact.
📚 All the Bright Places became a NYT bestseller and earned her global recognition. 🎬 Adapted by Netflix in 2020, starring Elle Fanning. 🎓 Studied film and worked as a screenwriter before turning to novels. 💬 Her style mixes the lightness of YA with profound themes. 🌎 Her books have been translated into 75+ languages. ✨ Writes openly about depression, anxiety, and the need for connection. 🎭 Often describes her work as “emotional movies on paper.” 🔥 Her novels are taught in schools and colleges. 📖 Publishes both fiction and non-fiction. 🏆 Acclaimed as one of the significant contemporary YA voices. 😄 Funny note: as a child, she wrote “scripts for cats” and read them aloud to her pets.