Gayle Forman

Gayle Forman

Gayle Forman (born 1970) is an American author best known for her young adult novels. Before becoming a novelist, Forman worked as a journalist for publications such as Seventeen and Glamour, which instilled in her a skill for sharp observation and emotional honesty that is evident in her fiction.

Forman’s writing is characterized by its emotional intensity, realistic character development, and its willingness to tackle complex issues facing young people, including grief, identity, and personal choice. If I Stay was her breakthrough novel and was followed by a sequel, Where She Went, which continues Mia and Adam's story. Both books were adapted into a major motion picture, further cementing her status as a leading voice in contemporary young adult fiction. Her work is celebrated for its ability to combine powerful emotional narratives with thought-provoking questions about life and morality.