It's hard to escape the influence my next guest has had on the literary world, and more

specifically, young readers.

Jenny Hahn has been a pioneering voice in the young adult landscape for years.

The beloved author turned showrunner has built a media

empire that showcases young women coming into their own and the importance of representing

diverse characters. Jenny is a literary powerhouse and a New York Times best-selling author of the

book series to all the boys I've loved before and the summer I Turn Pretty, both of which have been adapted for the screen.

She is the creator and co-show runner of the Summer I Turn Pretty series,

which premieres in its third season this summer.

She's entered the hearts and homes of readers,

and people of all ages have flocked to her stories

because of her innate ability to create worlds

that showcase the very

real and relatable emotions that come with adolescents.

Her love of literature started early.

Growing up in Virginia, she spent her childhood making up stories and writing fan fiction.

Lucky for us, she continued to share her craft.

I'm Jenna Bush-Hager.

Welcome to my podcast, Open Book with Jenna.

Jenny, I love you. I feel like I've talked about you to every one of my writer friends, anyone that will listen, people on the street, my daughters.

And now that love is only eclipsed by my daughter, Mila, who has read everything you've written.

And I love that feeling when you find a writer, you read one thing, and then you just want to devour

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