Melissa de la Cruz (born September 7, 1971) is a renowned Filipina-American writer, celebrated for her contributions to young adult fiction. Her noted works span across several series, including Au Pairs, the Blue Bloods, and The Beauchamp Family. Beyond her young adult fiction, de la Cruz has also made her mark with novels for adults such as Cat’s Meow, and the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys. In addition, her repertoire includes the tongue-in-chic handbooks How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less and The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-inch heels and Faux-Pas.

De la Cruz has served as a fashion and beauty editor, contributing her expertise to a variety of publications, including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, and The San Francisco Chronicle. Her work has not only earned her a place on the New York Times and USA Today best-seller lists but has also won her critical acclaim and a dedicated following among teens and adults alike.