Rebecca Podos

Rebecca Podos is a successful young adult fiction author, known for her compelling and thought-provoking novels. Her debut work, "The Mystery of Hollow Places," was a Junior Library Guild Selection and a B&N Best YA Book of 2016. This novel showcases Podos' talent for creating complex and engaging stories that captivate readers from beginning to end.

Following the success of her debut novel, Podos released her second book, "Like Water," in 2018, which went on to win the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Children's and Young Adult. This achievement underscores Podos' commitment to representing diverse perspectives and experiences in her work. Her third novel, "The Wise and the Wicked," has also received critical acclaim and further solidified her reputation as a skilled and insightful author.

In addition to her work as a novelist, Podos is also a literary agent at the Rees Literary Agency in Boston, where she represents a diverse range of clients. This experience has given her a unique perspective on the publishing industry and has allowed her to help other writers bring their stories to life.

Podos' forthcoming books include "Fools in Love" (Running Press Kids, 2021), a co-edited YA anthology with author Ashley Herring Blake, and "From Dust, A Flame" (Balzer + Bray, 2022). These upcoming releases are highly anticipated and are sure to be welcomed by fans of Podos' previous works. With her talent for storytelling and her commitment to representing diverse perspectives, Podos continues to make a significant contribution to the world of young adult fiction.