“I'm interested. It's like you've got all these weird barriers set up, like you only want me to have access to this tiny part of you…”

American author of young adult and adult contemporary fiction

Rainbow Rowell is an American author of young adult and adult contemporary fiction. She is known for novels that found a wide audience and drew critical notice. Her best-known young adult books include Eleanor & Park (2012), Fangirl (2013), and Carry On (2015). These works helped establish her reputation in contemporary fiction, especially in stories centered on young people and their relationships.