Ruta Sepetys ([...] is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Sepetys is considered a "crossover" novelist, as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Her novels Between Shades of Gray, Out of the Easy, and Salt to the Sea have won or been shortlisted for more than forty book prizes, and are included on more than sixty state award lists. Between Shades of Gray was adapted into the film Ashes in the Snow, and her other novels are currently in development for TV and film. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, to the European Parliament, in the United States Capitol, and at embassies worldwide. Ruta was born and raised in Michigan and now lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram [...]

RUTA IS A FORCE! Ruta is a powerhouse author and master storyteller whose novels consistently garner literary and commercial acclaim.

SALES TRACK! There are more than one million books in print across Ruta's four titles!

WELL-CONNECTED! Ruta knows everyone and makes connections (both traditional, and out-of-the-box) wherever she goes. She's eager to tour for this book and is a favorite among our booksellers, teachers, librarians, etc.

HIDDEN HISTORY! This novel, like Ruta's others, draws attention to one of history's heartbreaking, undiscussed stories. Ruta uses her voice to create global awareness.

CROSSOVER POTENTIAL! As with all of Ruta's books, we expect this will eagerly be read by teens and adults alike.

INTERNATIONAL APPEAL & WORLD RIGHTS! Ruta is PYR's #1 internationally bestselling female author, behind only John Green and Jay Asher. We have world (all languages) rights for this book.

AWARD WINNER! Ruta has won countless awards around the world, including the Carnegie Medal, for her powerfully written stories.

BRAND EXPANSION! Ruta's books and brands continue to expand in format and medium. Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel will pub in Fall 2021! Between Shades of Gray released in US theaters as Ashes in the Snow 1/19 (movie tie-in pubbed 12/18/18!) and is streaming on Amazon Prime and iTunes; a film adaption of Salt to the Sea is also in the works, and The Fountains of Silence is in development for a TV series.