Marilyn Reynolds (born September 13, 1935) is an American author specialising in young adult fiction.
[5] Her books cover sensitive topics, including teen pregnancy, molestation, rape and issues of gender identity.
Because of the true-to-life portrayal of sensitive subjects in the Hamilton High series, Reynolds’ books are sometimes challenged by those who want teens to be protected from life's harsh realities.
In 2005, Detour for Emmy was on the American Library Association's Top Ten Banned Books list.
[14][15] In 1997, Reynolds and her Too Soon for Jeff script-writing partner, Karen Kasaba, were nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special.