Barry Lyga is the author of the popular young adult thriller I Hunt Killers. He writes gripping stories that often explore dark themes and suspenseful plots. If you enjoy a good mystery with a strong voice, Lyga's work is definitely worth checking out.
Cassandra Clare is the pen name of Judith Lewis, born Judith Rumelt to American parents in Tehran, Iran. She spent her childhood travelling with her family, living in France, England and Switzerland before she was ten, and attended high school in Los Angeles. She worked in entertainment journalism — including a spell at The Hollywood Reporter — before turning to fiction full time in 2006. City of Bones (2007) opened The Mortal Instruments, the six-book series that established her Shadowhunters w...
Cecil C. Castellucci (born October 25, 1969 in New York City), also known as Cecil Seaskull, is an American-born Canadian young adult novelist, indie rocker, and director. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California
Cynthia Leitich Smith writes young adult fiction, often mixing contemporary settings with fantasy or paranormal elements. Her notable works include the contemporary collection Geektastic and the fantasy novels Tantalize and Immortal. She's a great author for readers who enjoy imaginative YA stories.
David Levithan (born 1972) is an American children's book editor and award-winning author. He published his first YA book, Boy Meets Boy, in 2003. Levithan is also the founding editor of PUSH, a Young Adult imprint of Scholastic Press.
Garth Richard Nix (born 19 July 1963) is an Australian writer of fantasy for children and young adults. Born in Melbourne and now living in Sydney, he worked as a bookseller, editor, literary agent and marketing consultant before writing full time. He is best known for the Old Kingdom series, which began with Sabriel (1995) and continues through Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel and Goldenhand, and for The Keys to the Kingdom septet, one volume per day of the week from Mister Monday to Lord Sunday. His...
Greg Leitich Smith is the author of the popular YA novel, Geektastic. Readers enjoy his engaging stories for young adults, which often feature humor and relatable characters.
John Green's first novel, Looking for Alaska, won the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award presented by the American Library Association. His second novel, An Abundance of Katherines, was a 2007 Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. His next novel, Paper Towns, is a New York Times bestseller and won the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best YA Mystery. Starting in 2007, John and his brother Hank were the hosts of a popular internet blog, "Brotherhood 2.0," (ak...
Kelly Link is a master of the strange and wonderful. Her stories, often found in collections like McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales, blend fantasy, horror, and a touch of the surreal. If you like your fiction with a twist, you'll love her work.
Libba Bray (born Martha Elizabeth Bray, March 11, 1964, in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American writer of young adult fiction. She is best known for the Gemma Doyle Trilogy (A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels, The Sweet Far Thing) and The Diviners series, as well as the standalone novels Going Bovine and Beauty Queens. She grew up in Texas, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked in publishing and advertising before becoming a full-time novelist. She lives in Brooklyn,...
Lisa Yee writes popular books for young adult and middle grade readers, often blending humor and adventure. She's the author behind titles like the YA novel Geektastic, the Super Hero High series, and Bobby the Brave (Sometimes). Her stories are always a fun read.
M.T. Anderson is the author behind the imaginative The Chronicles of Harris Burdick. He's known for his unique blend of mystery and storytelling that sparks the imagination.
Sara Zarr writes contemporary young adult fiction, exploring the lives of teens with honesty and insight. Her popular novels include Sweethearts, Geektastic, and de Esas Chicas / Story of a Girl. Readers appreciate her realistic characters and stories about navigating the complexities of growing up.
Scott Westerfeld (born May 5, 1963, in Dallas, Texas) is an American author of young adult and science fiction novels. He graduated from Vassar College with a degree in philosophy in 1985 and worked as a software designer and editor before writing full-time. He is best known for the Uglies series and the Leviathan trilogy. He is married to fellow author Justine Larbalestier, with whom he co-wrote the novel The Mortons, and he co-wrote the Zeroes trilogy with authors Margo Lanagan and Deborah Bia...
Tracy Lynn is the author of the well-loved young adult novel, Geektastic. This book is known for its humor and relatable characters, especially for anyone who's ever felt a little bit geeky.
Wendy Mass writes popular books for young readers, often blending everyday life with a touch of magic or adventure. Her stories, like Every Soul a Star and The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza, are loved for their imaginative plots and relatable characters. She is also known for Geektastic and Stealing the Sword.