Jodi Picoult – American novelist of the late 20th and 21st centuries, author of «My Sister’s Keeper» and «Small Great Things». Her novels explore ethics, family drama, and social justice, making her one of the most widely read authors of contemporary fiction.
✨ Born in 1966 in Nesconset, New York, she was writing stories from childhood. 📚 Studied creative writing at Princeton, later earning a master’s from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. 🖋 Published her debut novel, «Songs of the Humpback Whale», in 1992. 📖 Breakthrough came with «My Sister’s Keeper», sparking debates on medical ethics. 🎬 The novel was adapted into a film starring Cameron Diaz. 🌍 Her works have been translated into 30+ languages and sold millions worldwide. 💡 Tackles themes of race, human rights, and moral dilemmas with emotional depth. 👩👩👧 Mother of three, often inspired by her family life. 🏆 Recipient of numerous literary awards and recognition for activism. 🎭 Co-wrote YA novels «Between the Lines» and «Off the Page» with her daughter Samantha Van Leer. 😄 Once joked: “If I wrote about happy families, the book would be only one page long.”