Laura Steven author page

Laura Steven biography

Laura Steven is a British author known for her work in young adult fiction. She studied at the University of York, where she completed a degree in English Literature. Steven has worked as a journalist and scriptwriter, and has contributed to publications such as The i Paper and The Guardian.

Her debut novel, The Exact Opposite of Okay, was published by Egmont in 2018. The book follows the story of Izzy O’Neill, a teenager navigating the challenges of online shaming and societal expectations. The novel was shortlisted for the inaugural Comedy Women in Print Prize in 2019.

Steven continued the series with A Girl Called Shameless in 2019, also published by Egmont. She has written other young adult novels, including The Love Hypothesis (2020) and Green Rising (2021), both published by Farshore. Her work often explores themes of feminism, friendship, and social justice.

In addition to her novels, Steven has experience in screenwriting and has been involved with the BBC Writersroom. She has also delivered workshops and talks at schools and literary festivals.

Laura Steven’s novel The Society for Soulless Girls was published by Electric Monkey in 2022.