1. Authors Study Final Project Constance Williams Hr. 5th

2. Sarah Dessens Book Titles, Summary and Publishing Dates
Just Listen (2006): Annabelle thinks her life is ruined because all her friends have turned against her. But once she meets Owen he may make her think twice about her life.
The Truth About Forever (2004): Macy hates her life. Her dad just died, her boyfriend just broke up with her, and she has the worst job ever. Once she bumps into Wes he may be the only thing to look forward to in her life.
Someone Like You (1998): Halley's best friend Scarlett's boyfriend just died and she finds out that she is pregnant. Halley needs to find a way to take care of Scarlett's problems and her own.

3. Sarah Dessen *Birthday: June 6, 1970
*Location: Chanell, North Carolina
*Facts: -Sarah was inspired by her parent
-her first job was a waitress
-wrote first book in 1996 (3rd yr after graduation)
*Awards: -Shorty award for best author
-Goodreads choice award for the best young adult fiction

4. What I Think Of Sarah's Books
The reason why I like Sarah’s books so much is because I love the way that she makes her books so real like it's your right there in the book.

5. Why I Would Recommend These Book To Others
I would recommend this book to other people who are realistic fiction fans because that's the main genre. I recommend these books because it's so interesting and real, it doesn't matter where you are in the book it feels like it's impossible to put it down.

6. The Types Of Characters
All of the main characters are girls and they have a problem in their life like how Halley has her boyfriend who doesn't really love her, Annabelles friendship is breaking down and, Macys father's death.

7. Universal Issues/Themes
Sarah’s theme in all of her books is if you have plans in life don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Just Listen: Sophie only wanted Annabelle to be bratty to people but Annabelle didn't and everyone liked her but for Sophie know one pays attention to her
The Truth About Forever: Jason told Macy to keep his job but she didn't want to and now she actually has a job and she's successful in life
Someone Like You: When Scarlett finds out that she is pregnant people tell her that she could never make being a high school single parent but she manages and she lives a good life

8. Sarahs Writing Style
*She always writes in 1st person to understand her characters better
*she always had good in the character's life than bad then it turns out to make everything better but than a final bad part in their life and then all ends well
*swear words in the books to express emotion from the character