Lauren Tarshis

Lauren Tarshis is an American author and editor known for her work in children's literature. She is the creator and writer of the "I Survived" series, a collection of historical fiction books for young readers that focus on children who survive significant historical events. She is also the author of the "Emma-Jean Lazarus" series. Tarshis works as the SVP Editor-in-Chief of Scholastic's "Storyworks" magazine. She struggled with reading in elementary school but developed a love for reading and writing later in life. Her books are known for their historical accuracy, engaging storytelling, and themes of resilience and bravery.