Bestselling Author; Known for "The Rest of the Story," "Someone Like You" & "That Summer"

Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Sarah Dessen Biography

Sarah Dessen is the The New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, including "The Truth About Forever," "Just Listen," and "This Lullaby." Her work has been published in over thirty countries and sold millions of copies worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association for outstanding contribution to young adult literature. Her latest novel, "The Rest of The Story," is now available in paperback.

The 2003 film "How to Deal" starring Mandy Moore was based on both "Someone Like You" and "That Summer."

She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/24/2025.

Sarah Dessen Videos

Sarah Dessen Talks About Her New Book

Sarah Dessen Talks About Her New Book

Sarah Dessen Talks About Her New Book.

Author Sarah Dessen and Director Sofia Alvarez

Author Sarah Dessen and Director Sofia Alvarez

Along for the Ride based on the beloved YA novel by Sarah Dessen is now streaming on Netflix!

Sarah Dessen Reveals Her Summer Beach Bag Essentials ...

Sarah Dessen Reveals Her Summer Beach Bag Essentials ...

Any book nerd knows that a Sarah Dessen novel is a must when it comes to the beach—but what else deserves a spot in your bag? Sarah ...

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