Biography

Alexandra Robbins is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including Pledged and The Overachievers. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and other publications. The recipient of the 2007 Heartsongs Award for contributions to the mental health of children and young adults, Robbins has appeared on numerous television shows, including 60 Minutes, The Today Show, Oprah, The View, various CNN programs, and The Colbert Report.

An ardent public speaker, Robbins is available to speak about subjects relating to any of her books. To schedule a talk, contact her here.

In her spare time, Robbins plays soccer, watches NFL games, bakes pies, and reminisces about the original Star Wars trilogy.