Becky Albertalli

One of the things that 'Love, Simon' is doing that hasn't been done before is it's a gay teen rom-com with a mainstream wide release and the backing of a studio that previous gay rom-coms have not had. I'm really excited by that. ”

You have this idea that Hollywood is all about making money and is very impersonal. But 'Love, Simon' is such a passion project for director Greg Berlanti. ”

It's so easy as a teen to feel like everybody is having this normal experience - except you. You're on the outside. ”

Simon' was such a charmed experience. ”

Fat has a range of experiences. ”

There is no universal gay experience. All stories are relevant, and all stories are needed. ”

I've been fat since fourth grade and bullied for it, but I still knew I couldn't represent every kids' experience. ”

I guess I feel it's funny to be looked to for advice on writing when I am still taking in so much from other people. ”

It's funny, the moments that shape you as a writer. ”

My book, 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,' is a gay love story. It's also a story about friendship. Quite honestly, it's also probably a 320-page product placement for Oreos. ”