Holly Black
Holly Black
b. 10 November 1971 · From United States62
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Holly Black is an American writer of fantasy for children, teenagers and adults. She was born in West Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1971, took a degree in English at The College of New Jersey, and published her first novel, Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale, in 2002. She is best known for The Spiderwick Chr…
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Holly Riggenbach, Holly Black., HOLLY BLACK, Black HollyFeatured Works
The Cruel Prince
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The Folk of the Air #1
The Wicked King
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The Folk of the Air #2
The Queen of Nothing
Caitlin Kelly
The Folk of the Air #3
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories
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The Folk of the Air #3.5
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
Christine Lakin
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best reading order for Holly Black's Folk of the Air series?
The Folk of the Air series should be read in this order: The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, and The Queen of Nothing. There are also companion novels, How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories and The Stolen Heir, which expand on the world and characters.
What awards has Holly Black won?
Holly Black has received a Newbery Honor for her novel Doll Bones. She has also been a finalist for the Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award, and is a recipient of the Mythopoeic Award and a Nebula Award.
Are any of Holly Black's books adapted for film or TV?
The Spiderwick Chronicles series was adapted into a feature film. Additionally, a television series based on The Spiderwick Chronicles was released on a streaming platform.
Which Holly Black series should a new reader start with?
Many readers begin with The Folk of the Air series, starting with The Cruel Prince, as it is one of her most popular and accessible entry points into her fae-centric fantasy worlds. For a younger audience, The Spiderwick Chronicles is an excellent starting point.