Francine Pascal, Creator of 'Sweet Valley High,' Dies at 92

The beloved author, whose series sold over 200 million copies, passed away from lymphoma in New York.

Pascal's 'Sweet Valley High' series debuted in 1983 and included 181 books and multiple spin-offs.
The series followed the lives of identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield in a fictional Los Angeles suburb.
Pascal only wrote the first 12 books herself, later overseeing a team of writers with detailed outlines and character bibles.
The books were adapted into a TV series that ran from 1994 to 1997, starring real-life twins Brittany and Cynthia Daniel.
Pascal's work revolutionized young adult literature, creating readers out of non-readers and inspiring future teen dramas.