Cecily von Ziegesar
- Born:
- June 27, 1970, New York City, New York, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Author
Early Life and Education
- Born into a wealthy family in New York City.
- Attended Nightingale-Bamford School in Manhattan.
- Spent a year at a boarding school in Connecticut.
- Studied English at Skidmore College, later worked for Alloy Entertainment.
Career and Major Achievements
- Became a full-time writer.
- Best known for creating the young adult fiction series Gossip Girl.
- The Gossip Girl series achieved significant commercial success and widespread popularity.
- The series was adapted into a successful television show.
- Also authored the It Girl series, a spin-off from Gossip Girl.
Notable Works
- Gossip Girl series (2002-2011):
- Gossip Girl
- You Know You Love Me
- All I Want Is Everything
- Because I'm Worth It
- I Like It Like That
- You're the One That I Want
- Nobody Does It Better
- Nothing Can Keep Us Together
- Only In Your Dreams
- Would I Lie To You
- Don't You Forget About Me
- The It Girl series (2005-2010):
- The It Girl
- Notorious
- Reckless
- Unforgettable
- Lucky
- Tempted
- Infamous
- Adored
- Devious
- Classic
- Cum Laude (2010)
Legacy and Impact
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