Andreas Steinhöfel is a renowned German author, born on January 14, 1962, in Battenberg, Germany. Specializing in children's and young adult literature, Steinhöfel has gained international acclaim for his captivating stories.

Beyond writing, Steinhöfel works as a translator and reviewer and is also involved in writing screenplays. His notable bestseller, The Center of the World, was nominated for the prestigious German Youth Literature Prize and has been published worldwide.

In 2009, Steinhöfel's contributions to literature were recognized with the Erich Kästner Prize. The same year, he was awarded various literary accolades for his work Rico, Oskar und die Tieferschatten, including the German Youth Literature Prize and the Catholic Children's and Youth Literature Prize.