Date of Birth: October 16, 1956
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Meg Rosoff is an acclaimed American author best known for her young adult novels. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she has become a prominent figure in contemporary literature. Meg Rosoff’s work often delves into themes of identity, adolescence, and the human condition, resonating with readers across the globe. After studying at Harvard University and St. Martin’s School of Art, she worked in various fields including advertising before turning to writing full-time. Her debut novel, “How I Live Now,” published in 2004, garnered critical acclaim and won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. Since then, she has published numerous novels, picture books, and essays, earning multiple awards including the prestigious Printz Award and the Carnegie Medal. Rosoff currently resides in London, where she continues to write and inspire.
5 Interesting Facts about Meg Rosoff
1. Meg Rosoff’s debut novel “How I Live Now” was adapted into a film in 2013, starring Saoirse Ronan.
2. She worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time writer.
3. Rosoff won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2016, one of the most prestigious awards in children’s literature.
4. Her book “Just in Case” won the Carnegie Medal in 2007.
5. Meg Rosoff has been a judge for several literary awards, including the National Book Awards in the UK.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Meg Rosoff
1. “Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.”
2. “I think the best stories always end up being about the people rather than the event, which is to say character-driven.”
3. “The best books come from someplace inside. You don’t write because you want to, but because you have to.”
4. “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.”
5. “I write about what I don’t know. But I also write in the hope of finding out.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Meg Rosoff’s highest net worth is approximately $5 million.
Children
Meg Rosoff has one daughter, Gloria Hackett, with her husband, Paul Hamlyn.
Relevant Links
1. [Meg Rosoff Official Website](http://www.megrosoff.co.uk
2. [Meg Rosoff’s profile on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12920.Meg_Rosoff
3. [How I Live Now on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1894476/
