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Veronica Roth Biography

Birth Name:Veronica Roth

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Writer, Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Shortly after the release of Divergent, one of her first accolades would be the Goodreads Choice Award in 2011
  • Attended Northwestern University, where she studied creative writing
  • Snuck into the premiere of "Divergent" while in disguise, so that her appearance would not distract from the movie
  • Completed her first novel, Divergent, in a matter of weeks during her senior year of college

Awards

  • 2015Blimp Award-Favorite Book: nominated