Ivy Claire Pochoda (born January 22, 1977) is an American novelist and former professional squash player.

She currently lives in Harvard Heights, a neighborhood in the West Adams district in Los Angeles.

[1] Pochoda holds a BA from Harvard College (1998) in Classical Greek and English and American Literature.

[3][4] Sceptre, an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton, will publish Visitation Street in the United Kingdom.

She reached a career-high world ranking of 38th in March 1999, having joined Women's International Squash Players Association full-time in 1998.