Kody Keplinger

Kody Keplinger (born August 8, 1991 in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an American author of young adult and middle grade books. She is best known for her debut novel The DUFF, which she wrote when she was 17 years old.[3] It was later turned into a movie of the same name.[4]

Kody Keplinger
Born (1991-08-08) August 8, 1991
Owensboro, Kentucky[1]
OccupationAuthor
Alma materIthaca College[2]
Notable worksThe DUFF
Website
kodykeplinger.com

In 2021, she wrote a graphic novel for DC antihero Poison Ivy.[3]

Personal life

Keplinger was born with Leber Congenital Amaurosis and is legally blind.[5]

Bibliography

Novels

  • That's Not What Happened, 2020
  • Run, 2016
  • Lying Out Loud, 2015
  • The Swift Boys & Me, 2014
  • A Midsummer's Nightmare, 2012
  • Shut Out, 2011
  • The DUFF, 2010

Graphic novels

  • Poison Ivy: Thorns, 2021 (illustrated by Sara Kipin)

References

  1. Rish, Jocelyn. "Kody Keplinger Was A Successful YA Author Before She Was Old Enough To Drink". MTV News. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  2. Ridley, Jane (14 February 2015). "Meet the original 'DUFF' who inspired a Hollywood film". New York Post. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  3. Johnston, Rich (29 November 2020). "The DUFF's Kody Keplinger Writes Poison Ivy YA Novel From DC Comics". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  4. Jeune, Diamond (12 October 2021). "A Controversial Comedy Movie Is Dominating Netflix". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  5. Pera, Mariam (20 February 2015). "Newsmaker: Kody Keplinger". American Libraries Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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