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List of 15 authors like Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen is known for her young adult fiction that often tackles themes like coming-of-age, family dynamics, friendships, and romance. Here are 15 authors who write novels with similar themes and appeal, often within the young adult genre:

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    Jenny Han - Known for her “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” series, which is also a hit Netflix adaptation.
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    Maureen Johnson - Author of several YA novels, including the “Truly Devious” series.
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    Stephanie Perkins - Known for her sweet romantic YA novels like “Anna and the French Kiss.”
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    John Green - A prominent YA author with hits like “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Looking for Alaska.”
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    Rainbow Rowell - Writes both YA and adult fiction, notable for “Eleanor & Park” and “Fangirl.”
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    Becky Albertalli - Known for “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” which inspired the film “Love, Simon.”
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    Morgan Matson - Author of YA contemporary novels like “Since You’ve Been Gone” and “The Unexpected Everything.
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    Gayle Forman - Wrote “If I Stay” and “Where She Went,” both of which are popular among young adult readers.
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    Laurie Halse Anderson - Known for her hard-hitting YA novels like “Speak” and “The Impossible Knife of Memory.
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    Kasie West - Writes light and charming YA romances such as “P.S. I Like You” and “The Distance Between Us.”
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    Susane Colasanti - Author of relatable YA novels dealing with teen issues and romance.
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    Jennifer E. Smith - Writes YA romance with engaging plots like “The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight.”
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    Emery Lord - Known for YA romance and drama such as “When We Collided” and “The Start of Me and You.”
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    Siobhan Vivian - Co-author with Jenny Han on “Burn for Burn” and author of her own YA novels like “The List.”
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    Miranda Kenneally - Author of the sports-themed YA romance series “Hundred Oaks,” which includes titles like “Catching Jordan.”

These authors are known for their contributions to the contemporary young adult genre, capturing a variety of experiences and emotions that resonate with teen and adult readers alike.