Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult is an American novelist born on May 19, 1966, in Nesconset, New York. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard University, she has become one of the most successful contemporary authors, with over 25 novels to her name, many of which have topped the New York Times bestseller list.

Picoult is renowned for tackling controversial and ethically complex issues—such as euthanasia, genetic engineering, racism, school shootings, and reproductive rights—through emotionally resonant family dramas. Her signature style involves multiple narrators, courtroom scenes, and unexpected plot twists that challenge readers' moral convictions.

Among her most acclaimed works are My Sister's Keeper (2004), the story of a girl conceived as a bone marrow donor for her leukemia-stricken sister, later adapted into a film; Nineteen Minutes (2007), a gripping exploration of a school shooting; The Pact (1998), a devastating tale of teenage love and suicide; The Storyteller (2013), which intertwines a Holocaust narrative with modern moral dilemmas; and Small Great Things (2016), a powerful examination of racial prejudice. Her recent novels include Mad Honey (2022), co-written with Jennifer Finney Boylan. Picoult's books have been translated into more than 40 languages, captivating millions of readers worldwide.