Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys was born on November 19th, 1967 and is currently 58 years old. Ruta Sepetys was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Ruta Sepetys has published 7 standalone novels, starting with Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow in 2011. The most recently released novel was The Bletchley Riddle, which was released in 2024.
Ruta Sepetys has also written one book in the Graphic Novels series called, Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel.
Ruta Sepetys: Awards & Accolades
Sepetys' book, Salt to the Sea won the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2016.
Ruta Sepetys books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2011 as well as the Waterstones - Teen Book of the Year in 2012. Out of the Easy was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2013. The Fountains of Silence was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2019. Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Graphic Novels and Comics, in 2021. I Must Betray You was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2022 as well as the CrimeFest - Best Crime Novel for Young Adults Award in 2023.
Ruta Sepetys: Lists & Other Mentions
- Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow was an AbeBooks: 50 Essential Young Adult Novels Selection in 2014.
- Salt to the Sea was a Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021.
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Ruta Sepetys: F.A.Q
When was Ruta Sepetys Born? How old is Ruta Sepetys?
Ruta Sepetys was born on November 19th, 1967. Ruta Sepetys is currently 58 years old.
Where was Ruta Sepetys Born?
Ruta Sepetys was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA and is American.
What book awards has Ruta Sepetys won?
Sepetys' book, Salt to the Sea won the award Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2016.
What was the first book Ruta Sepetys wrote?
The first book written by Ruta Sepetys was Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow, published in 2011.
What was the most recent book Ruta Sepetys wrote?
Her most recently released work was The Bletchley Riddle on October 8th, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Ruta Sepetys?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ruta Sepetys book is
Salt to the Sea. Here are her most popular books:
- Salt to the Sea (9.11)
- Between Shades of Gray / Ashes in the Snow (8.29)
- The Fountains of Silence (9.14)
- Out of the Easy (7.71)
- I Must Betray You (8.67)
Are there upcoming new books by Ruta Sepetys?
Ruta Sepetys has a new book coming out on June 2nd, 2026 called
A Fortune of Sand.
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How many books has Ruta Sepetys written?
Ruta Sepetys has written 9 books. 7 Standalone Novels, 1 book in the Graphic Novels, 1 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Andrew Donkin Graphic Novels.