Leann Sweeney

Leann Sweeney is an American author known for her compelling and emotionally resonant fiction. Born and raised in New England, she is a graduate of Middlebury College and holds an MFA from the University of Virginia. Sweeney's debut novel, "Made in China," was published in 2011 and received critical acclaim. The book follows an American family who adopts a baby from China and navigates the complexities of intercultural relationships and identity. Her subsequent novels, "The Other Daughter" (2014) and "Good Night, Irene" (2018), have also been met with praise and recognition. Sweeney's work has received numerous awards, including the National Jewish Book Award and the New England Book Award for Fiction. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and O Magazine. Her novels have been translated into over a dozen languages and have garnered international critical success.