“You flirt with everything." She could tell that her eyes were popping-- her eyeballs actually felt cold around the edges. "You flirt with old people and babies and everybody in between.”

American novelist and short story writer, Rainbow Rowell is best known for her young adult fiction, particularly *Fangirl* and *Eleanor & Park*, which explore identity, fandom, and the complexities of young love. Her work blends humor and heartache, often centering on outsiders finding their place in the world.