Lauren Iungerich
Writing
Biography
Lauren Iungerich was born in 1974. She is a writer and producer, known for Awkward. (2011), On My Block (2018) and I Won't Be Home for Christmas (2021).
Known For
An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is blown way out of proportion. Narration in the first-person voice of Jenna's blog posts captures the humor within the struggles and experiences everyone can relate to from their formative years.
Awkward.
In a rough Los Angeles neighborhood, four smart, funny and streetwise teens find their lifelong friendship tested as they begin high school.
On My Block
Two senior BFFs make a last-ditch attempt to be seen. But when one of them becomes a ghost, she'll need to really live her best life — while she can.
Boo, Bitch
Four teen friends work to reverse a curse after a peculiar old box seems to bring misfortune — and more — into their lives.
Freeridge
Centered on two estranged former best friends, when one of them is given a chance to live the life she's long coveted, and maybe get answers as to why they fell out years ago, she finds herself in a psychological game of revenge, betrayal, and heartbreak — ultimately altering their lives, and the lives of those around them, forever.