Johanna Reiss

JOHANNA REISS is the author of the classic young adult book "The Upstairs Room," which Elie Wiesel praised in The New York Times Book Review as an "admirable account . . . as important in every respect as the one bequeathed to us by Anne Frank." She is the winner of the Newbery Honor, the Jewish Book Council Children's Book Award, School Library Journal Best Book, and the Buxtehuder Bulle (Outstanding Children's Book Promoting Peace, Germany). She is also the author of the sequel, "The Journey Back," and a memoir for adults called "A Hidden Life." She lives in New York City. Author website: johannareiss.com