Short bio: Elle Jauffret is a bilingual English-French, American attorney and writer. She is a graduate of Université Côte d’Azur Law School and the George Washington University School of Law. She writes children's books, speculative short stories, and mystery novels.
Long bio: Elle Jauffret is a French-born American attorney and the author of novels and short stories—some of which were featured at literary workshops (at the National Children’s Museum, Kids Euro Festival, and local schools). She holds Juris Doctorates from Université Côte d’Azur Law School (France) and the George Washington University Law School (USA) where she was inducted in Phi Delta Phi, the International Legal Honor Society. Her diverse work experience (lifeguard, caterer, teacher, translator, medical writer, and criminal attorney for the California Attorney General's office) has influenced and informed her writing. She chaired the Pediatric Literacy Program at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (the U.S. Presidents’ hospital) and believes "literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning” (UNESCO). In her spare time, she creates fiction food, works out in the Metaverse, and volunteers in her community. She is an active SCBWI and HWA member and lives in California with her husband and children.
If you want to know Elle better, check her posts and/or follow her on Instagram (@ellejauffret)
Media Mentions: Articles and Interviews
San Diego Voyager —profile on Elle Jauffret
La Jolla Light article —profile on Elle Jauffret
The Elite Daily on Shadow and Bone -inspired recipes
Curiositales Magazine/Fiction Food column (13 print/digital issues, Sept 2018–March 2019)
Leigh Bardugo’s site / GrishaVerse – recipes from Ravka
Voice over for THE NINJA DAUGHTER (French edition)/teaser translation
To the Shelves article on the Passive Voice
CCMA on the Tussenkunsten museum art at home challenge