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My Take
Veronica Roth fascinates me because she wrote Divergent as a college student and somehow captured the exact frequency of teenage fear and defiance, selling over 35 million copies in the process. I respect that she did not coast on that success; she keeps publishing, moving between science fiction and younger readers with real range. The 21st Century Award confirms what the sales already suggested. To me she represents a rare breed of writer who broke through young yet kept the craft serious rather than chasing the next franchise. I am genuinely curious where her imagination wanders next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Veronica Roth
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴェロニカ・ロス
- Reading
- ゔぇろにか・ろす
- Born
- August 19, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- writer / science fiction writer / children's writer / novelist
2. Background
- High school
- Barrington High School
- University
- Northwestern University
Awards & achievements
- 2013 21st Century Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Divergent | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Veronica Roth born?
Born August 19, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Veronica Roth from?
Veronica Roth is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Veronica Roth do?
Veronica Roth works as writer, science fiction writer, children's writer, novelist.
What is Veronica Roth known for?
Notable works include Divergent.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.