1. Christopher Wright (1964)

Young Adult Author

Known for such self-published young adult horror novels as the American Chillers and Michigan Chillers books, this popular author published under the pen names of Christopher Knight and Jonathan Rand....

2. Edward Edson Lee (1884)

Young Adult Author

The American author of the famous Jerry Todd series of young adult novels, he is also known for his Andy Blake, Poppy Ott, and Tuffy Bean books. His work was...

3. Cristina Chiperi (1998)

Young Adult Author

Italian young adult author best known for writing the My Dilemma is You series. Her inspirational basis for the book series came from listening to Selena Gomez's single "My Dilemma."

4. Anamika Mishra (1989)

Young Adult Author

Named the Bestselling Young Author by HT Newspaper in 2014, she became one of the most loved authors from India. Her fashion, lifestyle, and travel blog is amongst the most...

5. Ava Violet (1996)

Young Adult Author

Canadian author who rose to fame with the success of her first young adult novel, She's With Me. Her story reached the #1 spot in teen fiction numerous times. It...

6. Humayun Azad (1970)

Young Adult Author

A Bangladeshi anti-establishment writer, he was a recipient of the prestigious Bangla Academy Award. He published more than seventy works of fiction, poetry, young adult fiction, and criticism.

7. Adam Silvera (1990)

Young Adult Author

YA author who rocketed to fame after his debut novel, More Happy Than Not, became a New York Times bestseller. He would go on to release the followup novel History...

8. Chris Bradford (1973)

Young Adult Author

English author, martial artist, and professional musician. He became well known for his Young Samurai series, the first of which was published in 2008.

9. Flor Salvador (1998)

Young Adult Author

Mexican author famous for her novel, Boulevard. Aside from being a story writer, she also writes poetry. 

10. Z Brewer (1973)

Young Adult Author

A popular young adult fantasy author who is best known for The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod. The series includes titles such as Ninth Grade Slays and Twelfth Grade Kills.

11. Emily Brightwell (1948)

Young Adult Author

American author of mysteries and young adult fiction. Her best-known works include the Mrs. Jeffries, Dear Diary, and Life at Sixteen series.

12. Jack Heath (1970)

Young Adult Author

Australian fiction author who has written over thirty thriller novels for adults and children. He is known for his best-selling novels, such as his children's book Stunt Kid Serious Stacks...

13. Elle Kennedy (1982)

Young Adult Author

New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic thrillers. She is best known for her Off-Campus series. Her ellekennedy33 Instagram account showcases her book covers and gives info...

14. Angie Sage (1952)

Young Adult Author

Novelist and illustrator best known for her Septimus Heap series. She has authored and illustrated a number of toddler and chapter books throughout her career.

15. Mal Peet (1947)

Young Adult Author

Famous for his Carnegie Medal-winning young adult historical novel Tamar (2005) and for his Guardian Prize-winning work Exposure (2008), he is also remembered for his 2014 adult work The Murdstone...

16. Suzanne Weyn (1955)

Young Adult Author

Known for her fantasy and science fiction works for young audiences, this New York-born author is perhaps most famous for her 2004 novel The Bar Code Tattoo. Her popular series...

17. Tiffany D. Jackson (1982)

Young Adult Author

Acclaimed author of young adult fiction. Her novels include Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming and White Smoke. In 2017, she was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Allegedly.

18. Arabella Weir (1965)

Young Adult Author

A British/American actress widely known for her roles in the British TV shows The Fast Show and Posh Nosh. She is also a celebrated author. Her book "Does My Bum...

19. Joan Bauer (1951)

Young Adult Author

American author whose works of young adult fiction include Backwater (1999) and Hope Was Here (2000). Her books often focus on teenage protagonists who face family, substance abuse, and self-esteem...

20. John Marsden (1950)

Young Adult Author

An Australian teacher and author of young adult fiction, he is especially known for The Tomorrow series and The Ellie Chronicles. During his lifetime, he sold over five million copies...

21. Gideon Defoe (1975)

Young Adult Author

Author and humorist known for his comedic series The Pirates!, which includes The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists and The Pirates! in an Adventure with Napoleon. He's also written...

22. Kiersten White (1983)

Young Adult Author

New York Times bestselling author best known as the mind behind the Paranormalcy trilogy The Chaos of Stars, and the thrillers Mind Games and Perfect Lies. 

23. Ally Carter (1974)

Young Adult Author

American author of fiction for adults and young adults, she is best known as the creator of the Gallagher Girls series. Her other works include the Heist Society series and...