Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal Born Francine Rubin (1938-05-13) May 13, 1938 (age 76) Occupation Writer Nationality American Alma mater New York University Notable works Sweet Valley High Spouse John Pascal Relatives Michael Stewart Francine Pascal (born May 13, 1938) is an author best known for creating the Sweet Valley series of young adult novels. Sweet Valley High was the backbone of the collection, and was made into a popular television series. There were also several spin-offs, including The Unicorn Club and Sweet Valley University. Although most of these books were published in the 1980s and 1990s, they have remained popular such that several titles have been re-released in recent years.