Summer That Changed Everything

Ann Brashares was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. After college she worked in editorial jobs until 2000, when she began her first novel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, published in 2001. Over the next five years she wrote three sequels - The Second Summer of the Sisterhood, Girls in Pants and Forever in Blue. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was made into a feature film and released by Warner Brothers in 2005. Ann now lives in New York City with her husband and her three children.

"Ann Brashares has created a trio of friends for younger readers" -- Wendy Worley School Library Association "Friendship is always at the core of her stories, and for that reason alone, they should be recommended reading to all teenage girls" Wondrous Reads "Very well-written ... It has all the hallmarks of a heart-warming teen drama" Teen Today "The novel is well-paced and enjoyable with all the elements of teenage anxiety weaved into the plot. The perfect summer read which acts as a subtle reminder to the true powers of friendship" Chicklish "An entertaining story with an uplifting message at its heart. A perfect read for spring or summer" I Was A Teenage Book Geek