Fourth Estate have acquired the debut novel and a new work of nonfiction from bestselling author Jennette McCurdy.
McCurdy is the author of internationally bestselling phenomenon I’m Glad My Mom Died, which was a New York Times number one bestseller for eight consecutive weeks. The novel will be McCurdy’s debut work of fiction.
Fourth Estate editorial director, Katie Bowden said: ‘Jennette McCurdy is one of the most exciting new voices in literature today, and her brilliant memoir has deservedly taken the world by storm. Jennette’s fiction is every bit as thrilling as her non-fiction. We are so incredibly proud to be welcoming Jennette to Fourth Estate and we can’t wait for everyone to discover this new work from an electrifying talent.’
New York Times Bestselling author Jennette McCurdy has been showcasing her multitude of talents for over 20 years, with more than 100 credits under her belt between film and TV. Most recently, Jennette has chronicled the unflinching details surrounding her life and rise to fame in her newly released memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. An inspiring story of resilience and independence, it sees Jennette use candour and dark humour as she dives into her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life.
In addition to her impressive acting resume, Jennette is an accomplished creator. Her darkly comedic one-woman show ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’, which she wrote, directed, and starred in, had a sold out run at Lyric Hyperion Theatre. Jennette has been at the forefront of writing and directing The McCurdys, Strong Independent Women, and Kenny, which was the featured Short of the Week at the Florida Film Festival, as well as being nominated for the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film. Her work has also been published in the Huffington Post, Wall Street Journal, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Jennette is currently developing a feature film, which will be written and directed by her. She has been honoured as part of the 2022 TIME100 Next list, a compilation of emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership.
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