Conrad Wesselhoeft is the author of contemporary novels for young adults. He likes to set his stories in places he has lived, including West Seattle, New Mexico, and "on the road."
"We'll call them the Lakeside YA Four: Martha Brockenbrough, E. Lockhart, Tommy Wallach, and Conrad Wesselhoeft. These alumni authors are dominant voices in the world of young adult literature, garnering prestigious prizes, critical praise, and popularity with readers." From Lakeside magazine, Spring/Summer 2017.
The profile of Conrad focuses on a favorite high school teacher, a great mentor, and the healing power of friends and family in difficult times.