Jennifer Brown
1980
A writer of contemporary Young Adult novels with a witty and humorous slant, the American author Jennifer Brown is well regarded for her unique take on the format, as she speaks to her young readers in a way that is easy and simple to relate to, whilst simultaneously not short-changing them on deeper issues, such as those involved in growing up, as she has a gift not only for wit, but brevity and substance as well. All of this has lead to her becoming one of the most prolific authors currently working at this present date, as she has already built a name for herself writing various columns, namely that of her weekly column in ‘The Kansas City Star’ which offered a great showcase for her talents for comedy and humor. Now producing novels full-time though, she has been able to amass a large following of fans worldwide, all thanks to the manner in which she relates her many themes and ideas on a universal level, giving them a somewhat timeless quality in the process. Winning awards for her efforts in recent years too, it is not only the general public that have warmed to her work, as she has begun garnering the acclaim and the applause of both her many peers and contemporaries alike. This has allowed her to become one of the most prolific authors currently working within her field to date, as more and more are continuing to discover her work every day, something which will continue for many years to come. It is also her use of character that really works too, as it offsets what is happening in her rich and intricate narratives, as they compliment each other throughout her novels. With a lot more books set to follow in the future as well, it looks like she’s all set to continue for plenty of time to come.