Tahereh Mafi

**Tahereh Mafi** (born May 9, 1988) is an Iranian-American author. Born in Connecticut, Mafi moved to California as a child and struggled with severe depression and anxiety. Writing became an outlet for her emotions. She published her debut novel, "Shatter Me," in 2011, which became a New York Times bestseller and launched a popular dystopian series. Mafi's works explore themes of trauma, mental health, and the search for identity. Her notable works include: * "Shatter Me" series (2011-2016) * "Furthermore" (2020, memoir) * "This Woven Kingdom" (2020) * "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" (2018) Mafi has received numerous awards, including the National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2018) and the LA Times Book Prize (2020). Her works have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide.