Julie Orringer

About the Author

Julie Orringer is an acclaimed American author whose fiction vividly captures the intricacies of family, history, and human resilience. Born in Miami and raised in a Jewish family with deep roots in Eastern European heritage, Orringer draws inspiration from her own background to explore themes of displacement, identity, and survival across generations. She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught creative writing at institutions like Stanford University. Her debut collection, How to Breathe Underwater, earned widespread praise for its poignant short stories, while her novels delve into pivotal historical moments with emotional depth and meticulous research. Orringer's work has been featured in The New Yorker, Granta, and Best American Short Stories, establishing her as a vital voice in contemporary literature.