Adam Rapp is an American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, musician, and film director. His play Red Light Winter was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2006. Rapp's work often explores themes of lost youth, connecting with the marginalized, and the search for identity in a tumultuous world.

Adam Rapp has a unique voice that resonates through his writing, whether it's revealing the inner workings of troubled individuals or crafting stories that delve into the darkest corners of society. His young adult novel 33 SNOWFISH is an example of his compelling narrative style, which was nominated as a Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association. The novel takes readers on a gripping journey alongside three troubled young people on the run, presenting a stark view of their reality with a combination of street language and lyrical prose.