Simon Van Booy

Simon Van Booy is a British-American writer who was born in London in 1975. He grew up in Wales and has lived in Kentucky, Paris, and Athens. He currently lives in New York City with his wife and daughter.

Van Booy is the author of several novels, short story collections, and children's books. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages and has won numerous awards, including the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award and the Prix Femina Étranger.

Van Booy is also a book editor and a volunteer EMT. He is a passionate advocate for education and social reform.