“I couldn't have known 'Crank' was going to be published, let alone become a big hit. That book was very personal for me: I had to tell the story for myself.”

American novelist

Ellen Hopkins is an American novelist known for several New York Times bestselling books that have found a wide audience among teenagers and young adults. Her novels are especially associated with young adult fiction, and her work has reached readers drawn to stories written for that age group. She is best known for the success of those bestselling titles and for writing for a teenage and young adult readership.