Myla Goldberg

Myla Goldberg is an American writer born in 1974 who gained significant literary recognition with her debut novel Wickett's Remedy (2005), a sweeping historical fiction that follows two interconnected love stories spanning the 1918 influenza pandemic and the modern era. The novel earned widespread critical acclaim and won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for its exploration of how historical trauma echoes through time. Goldberg's writing is characterized by lyrical prose, intricate plotting, and deep emotional intelligence. She has also written Elephant & Piggie (collaboration with Mo Willems) and other notable works that showcase her versatility across genres. Her work is taught in university creative writing programs and is celebrated for its formal innovation and thematic depth. Goldberg has received numerous fellowships and teaching positions at prestigious institutions, cementing her reputation as an important contemporary American novelist whose work explores the intersection of history, love, and human resilience.