Lauren Tarshis is the author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived series, a collection of historical fiction books for young readers. Each book explores a history-shaping event through the eyes of a fictional child, combining deep research and fast-paced plots crafted to engage and inspire readers as they learn about history, science, and models of resilience.
With more than 60 million copies in print, the I Survived series includes chapter books, graphic novels, nonfiction collections, and has been translated into 12 languages. The newest chapter book, I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 will be published this October.
Lauren is also the author of the award-winning novel Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree, its sequel, Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love, and the picture book Only My Dog Knows. She also visits every place she writes about in the I Survived series — earthquake zones in Alaska, dust-bowl ghost-towns in the high plains, the ruins of Pompeii, battlefields in Brooklyn, Normandy, and Gettysburg. These trips are key for creating compelling, realistic stories that resonate with a wide range of readers.
In addition to her work as an author, Lauren has enjoyed a long career at Scholastic, Inc. as an editor and leader in the award-winning Magazines+ division. She currently serves as corporate Senior Vice President, Editor-at-Large. Her work enables her to travel extensively to connect with kids, parents, librarians, and educators from all over the United States and evangelize for the power of reading.
Visit Lauren’s website: https://www.laurentarshis.com/
