Natasha Friend is an award-winning American author celebrated for her honest and heartfelt novels for young adults and middle-grade readers. Her debut novel, "Perfect," earned her the Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature and established her as a powerful voice in contemporary fiction for teens. She continues to captivate readers with emotionally resonant stories that explore friendship, identity, and family. Her novels "Lush" and "My Life in Black and White" further showcase her ability to tackle complex teenage experiences with sensitivity and depth. Friend lives in Connecticut, where she continues to write books that resonate deeply with young readers everywhere.