Gabrielle Zevin – 21st-century American novelist and screenwriter, known for The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry and the global hit Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Born in New York to a Korean father and a Russian-American mother, she often explores identity, belonging, and the bridges between cultures. Her writing blends tenderness, humour, and reflections on how stories–whether books or games–shape our lives.
📖 Published her debut novel in her early twenties. 🎬 Worked as a screenwriter, including the adaptation of Confessions of a Shopaholic. 🎮 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow portrays friendship through the world of video game creation. 🌍 Her novels have been translated into many languages and resonate across cultures. 📚 The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry became a favourite among booklovers and was adapted into a film. 💡 Fascinated by how art transforms human experience. 🌸 Her prose balances melancholy with a gentle humour. 🎤 Often says: “I write about people searching for themselves in stories.” 😉 Once joked that her main skill is “thriving on caffeine and looming deadlines.” 😄 Fans laugh that her novels feel like “talking to your dearest friend.”