Meet the Author
Avery Laurel is a young adult thriller author. With over eight years in the publishing industry as an editor, she can't wait to share her writing debut with you soon.
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She writes about what keeps us up at night, from regrets to relationships, through the lens of bold and passionate young women.
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Originally from California, she now lives and works in the Washington, D.C. area. When she's not writing, you can find her on a hike with her dog, Pickles, or curled up on the couch watching Criminal Minds.
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You can connect with her online for a look at her inner writing life at @averylaurelauthor on Instagram and Tiktok.

Smithsonian Licensed Publishing, Editorial → Smithsonian Enterprises → 2023-present
Associate Editor → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2021-2023
Assistant Editor → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2019-2021
Editorial Assistant → National Geographic Kids Books → National Geographic → 2018-2019
B.A. in History from Carleton College, Phi Beta Kappa.

