Rebecca Stead – an American author of the early 21st century, best known for her middle-grade novels When You Reach Me and Goodbye Stranger. She won the 2010 Newbery Medal for blending realism with a touch of science fiction. Her stories explore friendship, identity, and the quiet magic hidden in everyday life.
📖 When You Reach Me earned her the prestigious Newbery Medal. 🗽 Born and raised in New York City, she often sets her stories there. ⚖️ Before becoming an author, she worked as a lawyer but left the field to write. 📚 Her debut novel First Light mixes adventure with science-based ideas. 👩👦 A mother of two sons, she credits them for inspiring her stories. 🌍 Her books have been translated into multiple languages. 📝 Known for genre-blending: magical realism meets realistic teen drama. 🎓 Studied literature at Vassar College. ✨ Ordinary life in her novels often turns unexpectedly magical. 😉 📖 She loves how children perceive the world and makes it central to her writing. 😄 Funny fact: she admits she writes best in cafés, but after getting tired of coffee, now orders tea just for the vibe.