Jodi Picoult is a renowned American author, best known for her compelling storytelling and exploration of moral dilemmas. She has written twenty-eight novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers such as Small Great Things, Leaving Time, The Storyteller, and My Sister's Keeper. Her works often revolve around family sagas and procedural dramas, frequently addressing controversial issues like abortion, the Holocaust, race relations, LGBT rights, fertility issues, religion, and school shootings.

With approximately 40 million copies of her books in print worldwide, Picoult's stories have been translated into 34 languages. In recognition of her contribution to literature, she was awarded the New England Bookseller Award for fiction in 2003.

Jodi Picoult resides in New Hampshire with her husband and three children. She has also contributed to the comic book world by writing several issues of Wonder Woman.

Critically acclaimed for her vivid storytelling, she has been described by Janet Maslin as "a solid, lively storyteller, even if she occasionally bogs down in lyrical turns of phrase."