Ellen Hopkins
Ellen Hopkins is an American author known for writing young adult novels in verse that tackle dark subjects like drug addiction, abuse, and mental illness. Crank and Identical became controversial bestsellers.
Works
- CrankTeen's life spirals when introduced to methamphetamine by her boyfriend
- BurnedGirl locked in abusive relationship after her parents' strict religious rules
- ImpulseThree teens attempt suicide, share hospital ward, reconnect with each other
- GlassGirl released from psychiatric hospital navigates recovery and destructive friend
- IdenticalIdentical twins live separate lives in vastly different family circumstances