Author of award-winning, adventurous realistic and historical fiction
Books
About Rebecca
Rebecca Behrens is the author of award-winning, adventurous realistic and historical fiction. Her critically acclaimed middle-grade novels When Audrey Met Alice, Summer of Lost and Found, and The Last Grand Adventure explore historical figures and fascinating places, and The Disaster Days and Alone in the Woods are thrillingly realistic survival stories. Her books have been honored as Junior Library Guild selections, a Bank Street Best Children’s Book, and an ILA Teachers’ Choices selection, and have appeared on numerous state reading lists. Rebecca grew up in Wisconsin, studied in Chicago, and now lives and writes in New York City.
Events
School Visits!
I am currently scheduling school visits (in-person and virtual) for fall 2026 and onward. I’ve recently visited Oriole Lane Elementary, The Prairie School, the Brearley School, and more!
If you’re interested in having me chat with your classroom or library, online or in person:
Alone in the Woods Virtual Launch Event with Mystery to Me
I launched my latest middle-grade adventure with the help of my friends at my hometown indie, Mystery to Me. You can watch the replay on Crowdcast here.
Virtual Book Clubs
I’m happy to connect with readers virtually to discuss my books. If you’d like to set up a virtual book club, please send me an email.