Susane Colasanti is a bestselling author of young-adult fiction known for her heartfelt and relatable stories. Born on May 1, 1973, Susane has published 11 young-adult titles since 2006. Before pursuing writing full-time in 2007, she was a high school science teacher for ten years. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from New York University. Susane currently resides in New York City.