Robin Benway is a National Book Award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of nine novels for young adults. Her notable works include Far From the Tree, Audrey, Wait!, the AKA series, and Emmy & Oliver. Her books have received numerous accolades, such as the PEN America Literary Award, the Blue Ribbon Award from the Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books, and recognition from ALA’s Best Books for Young Adults and Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults.

Benway's novels have garnered starred reviews from Bookpage, Kirkus, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly, and have been published in over 25 countries. Her sixth novel, Far From the Tree, won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the PEN America Award. It was also recognized as one of the best books of the year by several major publications.

In addition to her fictional work, Benway's non-fiction has appeared in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Bustle, and Elle. Her upcoming book, The Girls of Skylark Lane, will be released on October 1, 2024. She is also working on an adult fiction novel with journalist Omid Scobie.

Benway grew up in Orange County, California, attended NYU where she received the Seth Barkas Prize for Creative Writing, and graduated from UCLA. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her dog, Marnie Chicken.