Claire Lombardo is an American writer renowned for her fiction work. She has achieved critical acclaim with her novel The Most Fun We Ever Had, which became a New York Times bestseller and was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Lombardo's education includes an MFA in fiction from the venerable University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, a testament to her dedication and skill in the craft of writing.

Before embarking on her successful writing career, Lombardo was deeply involved in social work, spending several years contributing to the field in Chicago. Her rich experiences in social work and her upbringing in Oak Park, Illinois, contribute to the authenticity and depth found in her literary works. Her alma mater also includes the University of Illinois-Chicago, further highlighting her strong academic background.