A native of Tacoma, Washington, Marissa Meyer began her writing career at a young age – creating Sailor Moon fanfiction and posting it online, which helped her to develop her craft. Now one of the most celebrated new writers in young adult fiction, Meyer has produced 12 novels, 3 short stories, one additional anthology of … Read more
Diane Chamberlain has written 27 novels, all of which have been translated into more than twenty languages and are incredibly popular worldwide. Many of her books have been best sellers in the New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times. Diane Chamberlain’s previous job experience as a social worker and psychologist has had an impact … Read more
Simone Elkeles is a famous bestselling author recognized by USA Today and New York Times. She has written a variety of romance novels, including series like “Wild Cards”, “How To Ruin” and “Leaving Paradise”. Focused on a young audience, some of her books are even part of the YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant … Read more
In the seaside region of Connecticut, Huntley Fitzpatrick spent her childhood daydreaming about other things. She thrived in a family where everyone else constantly had their head buried in a book. Fitzpatrick’s first work of contemporary romance, titled “My Life Next Door”, was released by Penguin-Dial for Young Readers in 2012. This instantly became a … Read more
Cassandra Clare is an American author that is best known as a writer of young adult fiction. She honed her skills as an author by writing fan fiction based on the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series, before making the jump to original fiction. Her most famous works include The Shadowhunter Chronicles, which … Read more
Are you looking for a new favorite book series? Have you ever read any of Stephanie Perkins’s novels? Stephanie Perkins is an American YA author whose books have delighted readers all over the world. Her humorous, yet heartfelt writing style has been captivating readers since 2011 with Anna and the French Kiss. If you’re looking … Read more
Sherry Thomas is a bestselling author of young adult romance novels, often with historical themes throughout. The award winning author has published several popular novels, including “Not Quite a Husband” in 2010, and “His at Night” in 2011. Thomas is known for her strong, complex characters and her attention to historical detail. She has won … Read more
Ally Condie is a multiple-time New York Times bestselling and international best-selling author. She published her first novel in 2006 titled Yearbook. This was the first book in Condie’s first trilogy book series, a trend that has continued throughout her career. Ally Condie’s books have been included in multiple top ten lists for young adult … Read more
Marie Lu was born in Beijing but moved to the United States at a young age. This cultural background gives Lu a unique voice that inspires her writing. If you love young adult novels, you will likely be familiar with the works of Marie Lu. This Chinese-American author is renowned for her Legend series. First … Read more
Melissa Marr is a prominent author in the genre of urban fantasy. She has written books for adults and children as well as adolescents and young adults, and while her books typically fall primarily in the fantasy category, many can also be categorized as romance or horror. In fact, Marr won a Goodreads Readers Choice … Read more