Alice Oseman

In addition to ''Solitaire'' her novels include ''Radio Silence'', ''I Was Born for This'', and ''Loveless.'' All stand-alone novels in the same extended universe, they focus on contemporary teenage life in the UK and have received praise for their realism, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and portrayal of mental health struggles. She has received several awards for her works including silver Inky Award, a British Book Award, and three Goodreads Choice Awards.
She also writes and illustrates the webcomic and graphic novel series ''Heartstopper'', which has been adapted into a critically acclaimed TV series, earning her a BAFTA TV Award nomination and two Children's and Family Emmy Awards as both a writer and producer. In recognition of her work, Oseman was named to the BBC's 100 Women list in November 2023, and in October 2024 she was named to ''Time''
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