Nina LaCour
Nina LaCour is an acclaimed young adult author known for her emotionally resonant novels.
She won the Michael L. Printz Award and has written six YA novels, including the bestselling "We Are Okay" and "Watch Over Me." LaCour has also authored a children's book and an adult novel.
She teaches writing at Hamline University's MFA program and offers her own online class called The Slow Novel Lab.
Her background includes experience as an indie bookseller and high school English teacher.
LaCour's work often explores themes of grief, identity, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
She lives in San Francisco with her family and continues to be a prominent voice in contemporary young adult literature.
