Jennifer Niven is a New York Times and international best-selling American author, screenwriter, and notable for her work, All the Bright Places. Beginning her career in 2000, she has since become a pivotal figure in the realm of young adult fiction. Niven's contributions to literature extend beyond her writing, as she is also an Emmy Award-winning author.

Her repertoire includes ten books, with titles such as All the Bright Places and Holding up the Universe standing out as significant contributions. All the Bright Places, in particular, has earned international acclaim, being translated into over 75 languages and winning numerous literary awards. Among these are the GoodReads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction of 2015, as well as recognition as a Best Book of the Year by Time Magazine, NPR, the Guardian, Publisher's Weekly, YALSA, Barnes & Noble, BuzzFeed, the New York Public Library, and others. It also secured the #1 Kids' Indie Next Book spot for Winter '14-'15.

In addition to her literary success, Jennifer Niven has ventured into the film industry, co-writing the script for the Netflix adaptation of All the Bright Places. The film stars Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Luke Wilson, and Keegan-Michael Key, bringing her vibrant characters and touching narratives to the screen.

She is married to Justin Conway and remains actively involved in the literary and film communities.