Pamela Paul is an American journalist, correspondent, editor, and author. She is writer at large for The Wall Street Journal. Previously, Paul had been an opinion columnist for The New York Times from 2022-2025, and from 2013-2022, Paul had been editor of The New York Times Book Review, including overseeing all New York Times book coverage including the staff critics and publishing news. At the Times, Paul received attention amidst controversy regarding her opinion and other writings on transgender issues, in particular with regard to medical treatment.