Sarah Dessen
Sarah Dessen was born on June 6th, 1970 and is currently 55 years old. Sarah Dessen was born in Evanston, USA.
Sarah Dessen has written 16 standalone novels, starting with That Summer in 1996. The most recently released novel was Change of Plans, which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Sarah at this time.
Sarah Dessen: Awards & Accolades
Dessen's book, Along for the Ride won the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2009.
Sarah Dessen books have also been nominated for multiple awards, This Lullaby was nominated for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Young Adult Literature, in 2002. What Happened to Goodbye was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2011. The Moon and More was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2013. Saint Anything was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2015. Once and for All was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2017. The Rest of the Story was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2019.
Sarah Dessen: Lists & Other Mentions
- Change of Plans was the Good Morning America Young Adult Book Club May 2026 Pick.
- Just Listen was a Parade: 125 Best Romance Books of All Time Selection in 2024.
Related Authors
Fans of Sarah Dessen also enjoy these authors:
- J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
- John Green, author of: The Fault in Our Stars.
- Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games Series.
- Sarah J. Maas, author of the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series.
- Leigh Bardugo, author of the Grisha Series.
Sarah Dessen: F.A.Q
When was Sarah Dessen Born? How old is Sarah Dessen?
Sarah Dessen was born on June 6th, 1970. Sarah Dessen is currently 55 years old.
Where was Sarah Dessen Born?
Sarah Dessen was born in Evanston, USA and is American.
What book awards has Sarah Dessen won?
Dessen's book, Along for the Ride won the award Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fiction, in 2009.
What was the first book Sarah Dessen wrote?
The first book written by Sarah Dessen was That Summer, published in 1996.
What was the most recent book Sarah Dessen wrote?
Her most recently released work was Change of Plans on May 5th, 2026.
What is the most popular book by Sarah Dessen?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Sarah Dessen book is
The Truth About Forever. Here are her most popular books:
- The Truth About Forever (8.17)
- Just Listen (9.2)
- Along for the Ride (9)
- This Lullaby (7.5)
- What Happened to Goodbye (7.75)
Are there upcoming new books by Sarah Dessen?
Sarah Dessen does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Sarah Dessen written?
Sarah Dessen has written 17 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 16 Standalone Novels, 1 Short Story/Novella.