Melissa de la Cruz
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| Born |
September 7, 1971 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Young Adult and Teen Fiction |
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Melissa de la Cruz (born 1971) is an American author known for her work in young adult fiction. She has written several series of young adult novels, including the Au Pair series and the Blue Bloods series, and a contemporary fiction series following The Beauchamp Family, as well as a number of stand-alone novels.
Melissa de la Cruz spent her early years in Manila, Philippines and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 12. Her father was an investment banker. The family settled in San Francisco, where she graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart High School. She went on to study art history and English at Columbia University in New York City.
Her work as a nanny and her visits to The Hamptons formed the background for book series, The Au Pairs.
Her work as a fashion writer for Marie Claire was the inspiration for How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less which she co-authored with Karen Robinovitz.
De la Cruz is married to Michael Johnston, and lives in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California with her family.
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