Beatrice Sparks

Beatrice Sparks was an American author and therapist known for her controversial young adult novels. Her most famous work, 'Go Ask Alice,' published in 1971, purported to be the diary of a teenage drug addict. While presented as non-fiction, the book's authorship and authenticity have been widely debated, with many attributing it to Sparks herself. The book became a bestseller and remains a cautionary tale for young readers.