Jen Calonita

Jen Calonita is a *New York Times* and *USA Today*-bestselling author who has written over forty books for teens and middle grade readers. Her books have sold more than a million copies and have been translated into 15 languages.  A graduate of Boston College, Jen began her career as an entertainment journalist at *Teen People* magazine where she interviewed everyone from Dwayne Johnson to Reese Witherspoon. It was this job that inspired her first book, ***Secrets of My Hollywood Life***, which was the winner of the Louisiana Young Readers Award. Jen went on to write six books in the best-selling series. She went on to write several series including the best-selling *Fairy Tale Reform School* and books in Disney’s *New York Times* best-selling A Twisted Tale series. A Twisted Tale’s ***Mirror Mirror*** was the winner of the 2020 Teen Choice Book Awards, the only national book awards program where winners are selected by children and teens. Her new series, Isle of Ever, along with its sequel, ***The Curse Breaker***, were both instant *New York Times* bestsellers. ***Isle of Ever*** is a 2025 *Good Housekeeping* Kids’ Book Award winner, and a Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading pick. Jen’s writing also has appeared in *Glamour*, *Marie Claire*, *Self, TV Guide* and *Entertainment Weekly*. Jen can be found in New York with her husband, two boys and a feisty chihuahua named Ben Kenobi. When she isn’t writing, she can be found traveling or dreaming about visiting Disney Parks.  ()