Date of Birth: November 19, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Ruta Sepetys is an accomplished American author, best known for her historical fiction aimed at young adults. Born to Lithuanian refugees, Sepetys was exposed to stories of her family’s harrowing experiences during World War II from a young age, which profoundly impacted her writing. She has a talent for uncovering hidden histories and bringing them to life with her compelling narrative style. Sepetys debuted with her novel “Between Shades of Gray” in 2011, which became an international bestseller and was adapted into the film “Ashes in the Snow”. Her subsequent works, such as “Out of the Easy” and “Salt to the Sea,” further established her reputation as a gifted storyteller who excels at portraying the human side of historical events. Sepetys’ novels are celebrated for their meticulous research, emotional depth, and ability to engage readers of all ages.
5 Interesting Facts about Ruta Sepetys
1. Ruta Sepetys’ debut novel “Between Shades of Gray” has been translated into over 30 languages.
2. She was awarded the Carnegie Medal in 2017 for her novel “Salt to the Sea.”
3. Sepetys has a background in music and worked in the music industry before becoming a writer.
4. She is a member of the Lithuanian family and has been honored as a Knight of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.
5. Sepetys often travels to the locations she writes about to conduct in-depth research and interviews.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ruta Sepetys
1. “Books are something social – a writer speaking to a reader, and it’s a relationship between them.”
2. “History holds secrets. We solve them with our stories.”
3. “My family’s history is a part of me, and it is always present in my writing.”
4. “When the world sees us, we are better in some way. We are always at our best when we are seen.”
5. “When you’re faced with a situation like that, you have to make a choice. You can give in to the fear and be resentful, or you can fight it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Ruta Sepetys is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Ruta Sepetys does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://rutasepetys.com/
2. [Ruta Sepetys on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3097111.Ruta_Sepetys
3. [Ruta Sepetys on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruta_Sepetys
4. [Ruta Sepetys’ TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/speakers/ruta_sepetys
