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Emma Lord is an American author known for writing young adult contemporary novels. She graduated from The George Washington University. Lord’s debut novel, Tweet Cute, was published by Wednesday Books in 2020. Her subsequent works include You Have a Match (2021), When You Get the Chance (2022), and Begin Again (2023), all published by Wednesday Books. Her novels often explore themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery. In 2020, Tweet Cute was named a Junior Library Guild selection.

This Emma Lord page was last updated on October 7th, 2025

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