Carolyn Mackler is a renowned American author born on July 13, 1973, in Manhattan. She has penned ten novels for teens and young readers, including the critically acclaimed The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, which received an honorable mention from the Michael L. Printz award. Some of her other notable works include Infinite in Between; Not If I Can Help It; Vegan Virgin Valentine; Guyaholic; and Tangled. Her debut novel for adults, The Wife App, has been praised by authors such as Judy Blume and Gabrielle Zevin.

Among her achievements, The Future of Us, co-written with bestselling author Jay Asher, received starred reviews and appeared on several bestseller lists. Additionally, her novel Best Friend Next Door caters to younger readers. Carolyn's works have reached audiences globally, being published in more than twenty countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands, Denmark, Israel, and Indonesia.

Currently, Carolyn resides in New York City with her husband and two sons.