“I think there's a reason that horror appeals to teens. There's a lot of useful lessons to take away from reading horror. We get to be scared in the comfort and safety of our own homes. We can put the book down if we get too scared, and no one will ever know if we decide not to pick it up again.”

American writer and editor

Holly Black is an American writer and editor known for children’s and young adult fiction. She is especially recognized for the Folk of the Air series, her most recent work, and for her long career in fantasy writing. Black is also known for The Spiderwick Chronicles, which she created with writer and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, and for her debut trilogy, Modern Faerie Tales. Her work has earned a Nebula Award, a Newbery Honor, and a Mythopoeic Award. The Spiderwick Chronicles was adapted into a 2008 film and a 2023 television series, which brought her a nomination for the Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Young Teen Series.