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Author and alumna Veronica Roth pictured in the center of the image. Behind her are three out of the four books in the “Divergent” series. Pictured are “Divergent,” “Insurgent” and “Allegiant.”

Students reflect on NU alumna Veronica Roth’s “Divergent” series ahead of 10th anniversary

May 26, 2021

Communication freshman Lucy Basile was amazed to discover that Veronica Roth (Weinberg ‘10), author of the internationally bestselling “Divergent” series, wrote the first book during Winter Break...

The film adaptation of "Insurgent," the second book in Veronica Roth's (Weinberg '10) "Divergent" series will premier Friday. Roth is currently working on a new book series and encouraged writers to stick with their craft even when faced with tough competition.

‘Divergent’ author, Northwestern grad Veronica Roth talks new movie, advice for students

March 18, 2015

A&E Veronica Roth, now 26, was still attending Northwestern when she wrote “Divergent,” the first novel in the popular dystopian trilogy. Fans are anxiously awaiting the March 20 premiere of...

 Veronica Roth (Weinberg ‘10) will release her third novel, “Allegiant,” Tuesday. The book is the third in a series Roth started when she was a senior at Northwestern.

Weinberg alumna Veronica Roth to release final book in trilogy

October 21, 2013

The Northwestern alumna who signed a book deal during her senior year to publish the popular "Divergent" trilogy will release the series' third and final chapter Tuesday. Veronica Roth (Weinberg '10),...

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