Stephen Chbosky

Stephen Chbosky is an American novelist, screenwriter and film director. He is the author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, one of the most beloved coming-of-age novels of the last thirty years, which he also adapted and directed as a feature film. The novel has sold millions of copies and become a touchstone for generations of young readers navigating the complexities of adolescence. Imaginary Friend is his second novel, a departure into horror fiction that tells the story of a young boy who disappears into the woods behind his new home and returns with the ability to hear a voice that no one else can hear. The novel blends horror, suspense and coming-of-age storytelling in an ambitious, sprawling narrative. Available as both books and audiobooks, Stephen Chbosky's novels offer compelling listening and reading — from the intimate brilliance of Wallflower to the dark ambition of Imaginary Friend, his work demonstrates remarkable range and a deep understanding of the inner lives of young people.