Joelle Charbonneau is an accomplished author and storyteller, with a rich background in performing arts. Having taken to the stage in various operas, musical theatre productions, and children's theatre across the Chicagoland area, she brings a unique perspective to her writing. Charbonneau is not only passionate about performing for audiences but is also dedicated to teaching private voice lessons. Her experiences from the stage heavily influence her creation of compelling characters within her novels.

She is best known for her work as the author of the Rebecca Robbins mystery series (published by Minotaur Books), the Paige Marshall Glee Club mysteries (published by Berkley), and the critically acclaimed The Testing YA trilogy (published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).