Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld studied at Vassar College. The recorded working language is English. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are science fiction. Distinctions recorded are Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Young-Adult Novel and Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book.

• Name — Scott Westerfeld • Born — 5 May 1963 • Birthplace — Dallas, Texas, U.S. • Occupation — * Writer • composer • media designer • Education — Vassar College (AB) • Period — 1990s–present • Genre — Young adult, science fiction • Website — scottwesterfeld.com

Scott Westerfeld was born in Dallas, Texas. As a child, he moved to Connecticut for his father Lloyd, who had a job as a computer programmer for UNIVAC. He saw his father working with planes for Lockheed Martin, submarines for Electric Boat, and NASA's Apollo missions; these projects made his family move across the states frequently, and he developed a penchant for storytelling to his peers and teachers who often asked him about his hometown. Westerfeld graduated from Vassar College with an A.B. in Philosophy in 1985. He began composing music as a teenager and composes music for modern dance. In 2001, Westerfeld married Australian author Justine Larbalestier. As of 2013, Westerfeld divided his time between Sydney, Australia and New York City.

A major theme in Westerfeld's work is the idea of free thinking or questioning authority. In Uglies, the protagonist Tally rebels against her society's rules first with harmless pranks and eventually by leaving the city altogether. She finds a group of runaway uglies who refuse to conform to social norms that includes undergoing cosmetic surgery. Similarly, So Yesterday examines popularity and why certain trends are considered 'cool.' The novels praises innovators who think outside the box and come up with new fashion statements entirely on their own. Another common theme in Westerfeld's novels is coming of age. Because Westerfeld writes primarily for young adult audiences, his protagonists are usually teenagers who find themselves over the course of the novel or series. Tally in Uglies, Cal in Peeps and Hunter in So Yesterday all struggle with finding where they belong until they come to terms with who they are. Courage is another common theme in Westerfeld's work. His protagonists often face frightening or dangerous problems and have to rely on their own courage to overcome the problem. Often adults are not present during the time of crisis and the protagonist is left to his or her own devices. For example, Cal in Peeps is trained by adults on how to track down vampires, but he goes alone to actually catch them and must accomplish this task completely on his own.

• Polymorph (1997) • Fine Prey (1998) • Evolution's Darling (2000)

• The Risen Empire (2003) • The Killing of Worlds (2003) The two books were re-published in 2005 in one volume, also titled The Risen Empire.

• The Mortons (upcoming, 2026)

• So Yesterday (2004) • Afterworlds (2014) • Horizon (2017)

• The Secret Hour (2004) • Touching Darkness (2005) • Blue Noon (2006)

• Peeps (2005) (also known as Parasite Positive in Britain and V-Virus or Peeps in Canada) • The Last Days (2006)

• Uglies (2005) • Pretties (2005) • Specials (2006) • Extras (2007)

• Impostors (2018) • Shatter City (2019) • Mirror's Edge (2021) • Youngbloods (2022)

• Zeroes (2015) • Swarm (2016) • Nexus (2018)

Scott Westerfeld is recorded with the occupation science fiction writer. Recorded with the occupation young adult author. Classed in the genre science fiction. Recorded as writer, novelist and young adult author.

• Leviathan (2009) • Behemoth (2010) • Goliath (2011)

• Spill Zone (2016) • Spill Zone: The Broken Vow (2019)

• Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies (2008) • Graphic novel retellings from Shay's point of view: • Uglies: Shay's Story (with Devin Grayson and Steven Cummings) (2012) • Uglies: Cutters (with Devin Grayson and Steven Cummings) (2012)

• The Manual of Aeronautics (illustrated guide) (2012)

• Spill Night (short story for Free Comic Book Day) (2017)