Hayley Lawrence is one of Australia’s best-selling and most prolific authors of young adult fiction. Drawing on her background as a lawyer, she is best known for writing novels filled with ethical dilemmas that pack an emotional punch.

Awarded Honour Book of the Year by the Children's Book Council of Australia, Hayley's books have also shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel Literary Prize for young writers and been shortlisted or awarded Notable Awards at the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year Awards.

Hayley is a regular speaker and presenter at schools and literary festivals. She is currently working on her seventh novel, scheduled for release in 2026.