The queen of funny and irreverent teen books, Cathy Hopkins, is an English novelist who has recently started writing for the adult market. She is best known for her Mates, Dates series, featuring titles like Mates, Dates and Inflatable Bras and Mates, Dates and Great Escapes. She has also written other teen book series, like Truth, Dare, Kiss or Promise, Cinnamon Girl, and Zodiac Girl. Some of her most recent titles include Blast From the Past and A Vintage Friendship.