Justin A. Reynolds is an award-winning author of young adult fiction. His debut novel, Opposite of Always, was a New York Times bestseller and won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. His other works include the critically acclaimed novels, Early Departures and When I Was the Greatest. Reynolds is passionate about creating stories that explore the complexities of life and the power of friendship. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and currently lives in Philadelphia with his family.