Mary E. Pearson is an internationally recognized, New York Times bestselling author known for the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Dance of Thieves duology, The Jenna Fox Chronicles trilogy, and other young adult books. She has received numerous awards, including the Golden Kite for Fiction, and her works have been finalists for the Andre Norton Award. Her books have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. Born in Southern California, she holds a BFA from Long Beach State University and a teaching credential from San Diego State University. Pearson writes from her home in Carlsbad, California. When not writing, she enjoys cooking, traveling with her husband, and drawing inspiration from people and places.