William Sutcliffe is a British author and journalist. He is best known for his novels for young adults, including The Wall, Are You Experienced?, and The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs. He has also written several non-fiction books, including The Gritterman's Gratitude and The Year of the Rat. Sutcliffe has been a contributing editor for The Guardian and The Observer, and has written for The Times, The Independent, and The New Statesman. He is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about his own struggles with depression. Sutcliffe is a graduate of Oxford University and lives in London with his wife and two children.