Kiera Cass is an American author best known for her bestselling Selection series. She began writing at a young age and published her first novel, The Selection, in 2012. The series follows the story of America Singer, a young woman who is chosen to compete in a competition to become the next princess of a fictional country. The series has since spawned five sequels and a spin-off series. Cass has also written several stand-alone novels, including The Siren and The Betrothed. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Cass is an advocate for literacy and has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times and USA Today.