Author: Lesléa Newman
Alternate names: Leslea Newman; Lesléa Newman
Born: 5 November 1955
Bio: Lesléa Newman, born November 5, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York City, is an American author, editor, and feminist. Four of her young adult novels have been finalists for the Lambda Literary Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, making her one of the most celebrated authors in the category. [wiki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesl%C3%A9a_Newman)