Ann Napolitano is an esteemed American author best known for her compelling novels. Her latest work, Hello Beautiful, has been highlighted as one of 2023's most anticipated books by various publications, including Elle, Books-A-Million, Today, The Week, Apartment Therapy, Goodreads, and Lit Hub. Slated for release by Dial Press on March 14th, 2023, it stands testament to her growing literary prominence.

Napolitano's previous novel, Dear Edward, launched in January 2020 to widespread acclaim, securing a position as an instant New York Times bestseller. Her literary repertoire also includes the novels A Good Hard Look and Within Arm's Reach. Beyond her work as a novelist, Napolitano served as the Associate Editor of One Story literary magazine from 2014 to 2020.

She holds an MFA from New York University and has shared her expertise in fiction writing through teaching positions at Brooklyn College's MFA program, New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and Gotham Writers' Workshop. Her contributions to the literary world were recognized in November 2019 when she was long-listed for her achievements.