Curtis Sittenfeld is an American author best known for her novels, which often explore the complexities of family life and social class. She has written five novels, including the best-selling Prep, American Wife, and Sisterland. Her short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and other publications. She has also written for television, including the series The L Word and the upcoming Hulu series, The Great. Sittenfeld is a graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She currently lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband and two children.