Lauren Tarshis

b. 1963·American

Lauren Tarshis is an American author born on November 23, 1963, best known for creating the bestselling "I Survived" series of historical fiction for young readers. Her books place child protagonists in the middle of real-world disasters and pivotal historical events, bringing history to life for middle-grade audiences. She has also served as editor-in-chief of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine.