Sona Charaipotra is an American entertainment and lifestyle journalist, screenwriter, and bestselling author of young adult fiction. She has worked as an editor at several major media outlets, including People and Parents.com, building a career in journalism and publishing. Charaipotra is best known for her YA literature column on Parade.com and her Tiny Pretty Things series. Her work spans both journalism and fiction writing, with a focus on young adult audiences.