Beverly Donofrio

Beverly Donofrio is an American memoirist, children's author, and creative writing teacher.
* She is best known for her 1992 best-selling memoir, Riding in Cars with Boys.
* The memoir was adapted into a film in 2001, starring Drew Barrymore.
* Donofrio has also written several other books, including:
* Looking for Mr. Goodbar: A True Story
* The Woman Who Loved Elvis
* Astonished: A Story of Healing and Finding Grace
* She has taught creative writing at Columbia University and Wesleyan University.
* Donofrio is a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Whiting Award.
* She lives in New York City with her son.