Holly Black
is an American writer and editor who is probably most well known for writing
The Spiderwick Chronicles. She has also written several other books, including
Modern Tales of Faerie,
The Good Neighbors, and
The Curse Workers.
Inspired by a childhood immersed in fairy tales, most of her books feature the supernatural and
The Fair Folk. Not always portrayed so positively, either—the supernatural creatures in her stories are usually of the cruel, vindictive, yet terribly beautiful variety. Her
young adult works also have a generous helping of
Body Horror and
Gorn.
She's good friends with
Cassandra Clare.