Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on June 12, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Julie Orringer! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and absolutely no need to figure out "How to Breathe Underwater." You've already mastered that skill brilliantly through your captivating storytelling. From the pages of Ploughshares and Paris Review to novels we can't put down—your literary magic keeps us delightfully submerged.

Here's hoping this year brings you even more invisible bridges leading straight toward success (and cake!). Keep inspiring readers everywhere; after all these years crafting unforgettable stories, you've earned a birthday as timelessly wonderful as your prose. Cheers—and may editors always reply promptly!