Gayle Forman is an acclaimed American author specializing in young adult fiction. She is renowned for her novel If I Stay, which clinched a spot atop the New York Times best sellers list in the category of Young Adult Fiction and was transformed into a film bearing the same name in 2014. Forman's literary journey is marked by a series of bestselling novels for young audiences, including the Just One Series, I Was Here, Where She Went, and the iconic #1 New York Times bestseller If I Stay. Her work has transcended language barriers, being translated into more than 40 languages.

Expanding her literary horizon, Gayle published Leave Me, her debut novel targeting an adult audience, in 2016. Her most recent work, I Have Lost My Way, found its way to readers in March of 2018. Forman's versatility extends beyond fiction, as her essays and nonfiction pieces have been featured in esteemed publications including The New York Times, Elle, The Nation, and Time. She resides in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and daughters, where she continues to inspire through her compelling narratives.