Claire Swinarski

Claire Swinarski is an Edgar Award-nominated author whose books for children, young adults, and adults explore friendship, family, faith, and belonging. Her work has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, Seventeen, and Milwaukee Magazine. Her novel What Happened to Rachel Riley? was named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and received YALSA, Cybils, and Edgar recognition. She is also known in Catholic media as a writer and podcaster. Claire lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three children and brings literary, cultural, and spiritual reflection to her pilgrimages.