Amie Kaufman is an award-winning, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy novels. She is best known for her Illuminae Files series, co-authored with Jay Kristoff, and her Starbound trilogy. Kaufman has also written several standalone novels, including Unearthed and These Broken Stars. She is a passionate advocate for diversity in literature and is committed to creating stories that reflect the world we live in. Kaufman has won numerous awards, including the Aurealis Award, the Ditmar Award, and the ABIA Book of the Year Award. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family.