O'Connor, David is an Irish American writer of young adult fiction. Born in Limerick in 1985 and raised in Massachusetts from age twelve, he studied mechanical engineering before pivoting to library science, later working as a high school librarian and robotics coach. His work blends near-future tech with questions of agency and community, and he has led teen writing workshops and advised STEM literacy programs across New England. He debuted with a contemporary YA in 2016, followed by several science-forward adventures that were shortlisted for regional youth literature honors. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with his partner and a retired greyhound, and still volunteers as a judge at local science fairs.
