Catherine Ryan Hyde

Catherine Ryan Hyde (born 1955) is an American novelist and short story writer known for her bestselling novel Pay It Forward, which was adapted into a major motion picture. She has published over 50 books, including novels, short stories, and nonfiction, and has received numerous literary awards and honors. Hyde's work often features themes of kindness, redemption, and human connection, with settings frequently influenced by her early life in Buffalo, New York, and New York City.