Jenny Carroll is a pseudonym used by Meg Cabot, an American novelist acclaimed for her young adult series. She was born as Meggin Patricia Cabot on February 1, 1967. Cabot has written and published over 50 novels, many of which have become bestsellers around the world, with more than 25 million copies in print.

Under the name Jenny Carroll, she authored the first four books of the 1-800-Where-R-You series (When Lightning Strikes, Code Name Cassandra, Safe House, and Sanctuary) as well as the first four Mediator books (Shadowland, Ninth Key, Reunion, and Darkest Hour). These books have since been re-released under her real name.

Cabot’s work has earned her several accolades, including the New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age and the American Library Association Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Many of her books, including the beloved The Princess Diaries series, have captured the hearts of readers worldwide and have been adapted into successful films.