Jessica Day George, born on October 11, 1976, is an acclaimed American author renowned for her prowess in Young Adult fantasy novels. Living in Utah, George has carved a niche for herself within the literary community. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been honored with the 2007 Whitney Award for Best Book by a New Author for Dragon Slippers. Her educational journey took her to Brigham Young University (BYU), where she earned a BA in Humanities/Comparative Literature. Her time at university was marked by a diverse range of interests including Pottery and Old Norse, alongside the more conventional Algebra and Biology.

Originally from Idaho, George now resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and three young children. Her life story is a testament to her unwavering passion for books. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, a dream she pursued relentlessly, overcoming any obstacle in her path. Her varied career path includes working at a wedding invitation factory, a video store, libraries, bookstores, and even as an office lady at a school, all while nurturing her dream of becoming a published author.

George's interests extend beyond writing. Fluent in German and having studied Norwegian and Old Norse, she is also an avid knitter, with a portfolio that includes hats, scarves, sweaters, dog sweaters, socks, felted purses, and more. She is musically inclined, playing the piano and viola, and enjoys traveling and watching movies. Yet, at the core of her being, Jessica Day George is a bibliophile, whose life revolves around her true love: books.