Maureen Johnson is an American author of young adult fiction born in Philadelphia in 1973. She has written numerous novels that have found audiences among teen and young adult readers. Johnson's published works include series such as 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Name of the Star, Truly Devious, and Suite Scarlett. In addition to her solo work, she has collaborated with other authors on several projects. She co-wrote Let It Snow, a holiday romance novel of interwoven stories, with John Green and Lauren Myracle. She has also contributed novellas to New York Times bestselling anthologies including The Bane Chronicles, Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy, and Ghosts of the Shadow Market.