Becky Albertalli books

Becky Albertalli is an American YA author best known for Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (adapted into the film Love, Simon), with 15 books published since 2015.

Creekwood Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda / Love, Simon 2015 Buy
Detour 2020 N/A
Leah on the Offbeat 2018 Buy
Leah à Contretemps 2018 N/A
Love, Creekwood 2020 Buy
Blind Spot 2021 N/A
Roundabout 2022 N/A

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Upside of Unrequited 2017 Buy
Yes No Maybe So 2020 Buy
Kate in Waiting 2021 Buy
Imogen, Obviously 2023 Buy
Amelia, If Only 2025 Buy

What If It’s Us Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
What If It’s Us 2018 Buy
Here’s to Us 2021 Buy
Kun for os 2021 N/A

Becky Albertalli is a YA author whose debut novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (2015), became a major success and was adapted into the 2018 film Love, Simon. The book follows a closeted gay teenager named Simon Spier and helped popularize LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream young adult fiction. Albertalli has since published multiple novels and companion stories set in the same Creekwood universe.

Beyond the Creekwood series, Albertalli has written standalone novels like The Upside of Unrequited and Kate in Waiting, as well as the co-authored What If It’s Us series with Adam Silvera. Her books are known for their warm, funny tone and authentic depictions of teen life. She holds a clinical psychology degree, which informed her early career as a therapist before she turned to writing full-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Becky Albertalli written?

Becky Albertalli has written fifteen books across three series.

What was Becky Albertalli's first book?

Becky Albertalli’s first book is Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda / Love, Simon, published in 2015.

Was Becky Albertalli's book turned into a movie?

Yes, her debut novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (2015) was adapted into the 2018 film Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson. The book and film follow a closeted gay teenager navigating high school while corresponding with an anonymous pen pal.

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