Author

Books by Garrard Conley

Garrard Conley is an American writer and LGBTQ+ activist. He was born in Arkansas and grew up in a Baptist household. Boy Erased, his debut memoir, was published in 2016 and became the basis for a 2018 film of the same name starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, and Russell Crowe. Conley has been an outspoken advocate for conversion therapy bans and has testified before legislative bodies on the subject. He has written for various publications and taught creative writing. He holds an MFA from Bennington College.