Andrew Joseph White

Andrew Joseph White is an American author primarily writing young adult fiction, with his work frequently exploring LGBTQ+ characters and themes. He began writing about queer individuals at age 12 and later pursued an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University. White's writing is characterized by its engagement with "difficult truths, righteous fury, and complex queer characters," often inspired by sociopolitical issues affecting the transgender community. He has actively participated in online writing movements like #LGBTWIP and #TransBooks365. His breakout novel, "Hell Followed with Us" (2022), a dystopian young adult story, achieved bestseller status on The New York Times list and received critical acclaim, with film rights acquired by Trustbridge Entertainment for an anime-inspired adaptation. Subsequent novels, "The Spirit Bares its Teeth" (2023) and "Compound Fracture" (2024), have also garnered significant recognition and awards, further cementing his reputation in contemporary young adult literature. His adult debut, "You Weren't Meant to be Human" (2025), continues this trajectory with critical praise.

Andrew Joseph White's literary output centers on LGBTQ+ characters and narratives, often infused with a sense of "righteous fury" and "difficult truths." His motivation to write about these experiences stems from observing the proliferation of anti-transgender legislation. White himself identifies as a bisexual transgender man and autistic, experiences that inform his perspective on themes of social transgression, vulnerability, and alienation, which he notes are often explored within the horror genre. His work has been recognized and recommended by fellow LGBTQ+ authors, highlighting its significance within queer literature. White also played a role in online literary communities, contributing to movements like #LGBTWIP and #TransBooks365 on Twitter.

White gained significant recognition with his 2022 debut young adult novel, "Hell Followed with Us." This dystopian story achieved national bestseller status, reaching tenth on The New York Times Young Adult Bestseller list, and was lauded by publications like Paste Magazine. The novel's success led to the acquisition of film rights for an anime-inspired adaptation, to be produced in part by Lilly Wachowski. His subsequent novels, "The Spirit Bares its Teeth" (2023) and "Compound Fracture" (2024), continued to receive critical acclaim, earning spots on best-of lists from outlets such as The Observer and Paste Magazine, and receiving honors like the Printz Honor Book award. His adult debut, "You Weren't Meant to be Human" (2025), was also met with critical praise, including a starred review from Publishers Weekly.