Jessica Day George is a New York Times bestselling author known for her Young Adult fantasy novels. She was born on October 11, 1976, in Idaho and currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and three children. George is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended Brigham Young University, where she earned a BA in Humanities/Comparative Literature.

Her love for books has been a lifelong passion, and she has always aspired to be a writer. Over the years, she has lived in various places including Idaho, New Jersey, Delaware, and Utah, working at different jobs while pursuing her dream of becoming a published author. Her dedication paid off when she received the 2007 Whitney Award for Best Book by a New Author for "Dragon Slippers."

Jessica enjoys a variety of interests including chocolate, knitting, languages (such as German and Norwegian), and music. She is also an avid traveler and dog lover.