Jodi Lynn Picoult is an American writer, best known for her thought-provoking novels that delve into a wide range of controversial and moral issues. With an impressive tally of 28 novels, including Small Great Things, Leaving Time, The Storyteller, Lone Wolf, Between the Lines (co-authored with her daughter Samantha van Leer), Sing You Home, House Rules, Handle with Care, Change of Heart, Nineteen Minutes, and My Sister’s Keeper, Picoult has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary literature. Her books, which have been translated into 34 languages, have sold approximately 40 million copies worldwide.

Picoult’s writing is often characterized as family saga, focusing on moral dilemmas or procedural dramas that challenge family relations. Her exploration of themes such as abortion, the Holocaust, assisted suicide, race relations, eugenics, LGBT rights, fertility issues, religion, the death penalty, and school shootings, among others, showcases her ability to engage deeply with complex societal issues. Despite being regarded by some as an author of chick-lit, Picoult’s work transcends simple categorization, inviting readers to ponder the multifaceted aspects of human nature and societal norms. In 2003, she was awarded the New England Bookseller Award for fiction, underscoring her contribution to the literary world.

Picoult resides in New Hampshire with her husband and three children, where she continues to write, challenging readers' perceptions and inviting them into the intricate worlds she creates.