Maureen Johnson is an acclaimed American author of young adult fiction, born on February 16, 1973, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her popular series leading titles such as 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Name of the Star, Truly Devious, and Suite Scarlett. Johnson has also co-authored collaborative works like Let It Snow, a holiday romance novel featuring interwoven stories co-written with John Green and Lauren Myracle.

Her contributions extend to the Shadowhunter universe with novellas included in the New York Times bestselling anthologies The Bane Chronicles, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, and Ghosts of the Shadow Market. Apart from her novels, her writings have appeared in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Buzzfeed, and The Guardian.

Johnson holds an MFA in Writing from Columbia University and has worked as a scriptwriter for EA Games. She is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she majored in writing while actively participating in theater productions. Maureen resides in New York City, where she continues to dedicate her time to writing and creating engaging content for her readers.