Emmy Laybourne is a renowned Young Adult novelist, celebrated for her Monument 14 series, an internationally best-selling trilogy, translated into nine languages. Her standalone book Sweet won a Junior Library Guild Award, was a YALSA Quick Pick, and received a Perfect Ten rating from VOYA. Her latest books, Berserker and Ransacker, narrate the tale of a family of Norwegian teens with ancient Viking powers and are being adapted for television.

Emmy is also known for her acting career, notably her role as Mary Katherine Gallagher’s best friend in the movie “Superstar.” She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, two children, and her dog, Bodhi. Emmy holds a degree in English with a focus in creative writing from Vassar College and an MFA in screenwriting from UCLA. During her acting career, she performed with various renowned improvisational groups.

Moreover, Emmy has been involved in numerous creative projects, including the live stage event "Spine Out". She is currently working on a new book project and partakes in the Workplace Comedy Podcast.