Author of Sweet Valley High books, Francine Pascal, passed away at 92.
The author’s daughter, Laurie Wenk-Pascal, told the New York Times (NYT) that the author died on July 28, of lymphoma, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, located in Manhattan.
Francine Pascal was born on May 13, 1938, in New York City, Francine Rubin Pascal grew up with a strong interest in the arts. This laid the foundation for her future career. She attended New York University, where she worked on her writing skills and developed a joy for storytelling.
The Sweet Valley High series, created by Francine Pascal, is one of the most iconic young adult book series of the 1980s and 1990s. The series centers around the lives of identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, who live in the fictional town of Sweet Valley, California. Even though they are identical in appearance, the twins have contrasting personalities. This leads to various adventures and conflicts. The main series consists of 181 books, published from 1983 to 2003.
