Laura Nowlin author page

Laura Nowlin biography

Laura Nowlin is an American author known for her young adult novels. She studied English at Webster University. Nowlin’s debut novel, If He Had Been with Me, was published by Sourcebooks Fire in 2013. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and loss, and has been widely discussed in the young adult literary community.

Following her debut, Nowlin published This Song Is (Not) for You in 2016, also with Sourcebooks Fire. This novel centres on three friends navigating their relationships and ambitions as they finish high school. In 2023, Nowlin released If Only I Had Told Her, a companion novel to her debut, further exploring the characters and events introduced in If He Had Been with Me.

Nowlin’s works are noted for their focus on emotional realism and the complexities of adolescent relationships. Her books are published by Sourcebooks Fire, and she continues to write for a young adult audience. If Only I Had Told Her was published in 2023.