I'd recommend 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. It's a deeply emotional and captivating tale. Also, 'Memoirs of a Geisha' by Arthur Golden is quite popular. These are just a few of the many excellent YA fiction works by non-American authors.
One great example is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's a philosophical and inspiring read. Another could be 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami, known for its unique style and themes.
Some popular YA non-fiction books include 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank and 'I Am Malala' by Malala Yousafzai.
You might want to check out 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi. It's a fantasy YA novel with rich world-building and complex characters. Another is 'Long Way Down' by Jason Reynolds, which offers a unique perspective on a difficult topic.
John Green is a very popular author in YA fiction. His books like 'The Fault in Our Stars' are widely loved. Another one is J.K. Rowling with her 'Harry Potter' series which has a huge YA following.
Some popular works in YA science fiction include 'The Hunger Games' series. It presents a dystopian world where teenagers are forced to fight in a deadly game. Another is 'Divergent', which has a unique world - building with a society divided based on different virtues. And 'Ender's Game' is also well - known, following a young boy's journey in a military - like space training program.
John Green is a very popular author in contemporary YA fiction. His books like 'Paper Towns' and 'Looking for Alaska' are well - loved. Another one is J.K. Rowling with her 'Harry Potter' series, which has a young adult appeal. Also, Suzanne Collins with 'The Hunger Games' trilogy.
Some well-known YA science fiction authors include Veronica Roth and Suzanne Collins. Their works have gained wide popularity among young readers.
Angie Thomas was very popular in 2017 with 'The Hate U Give'. Her writing brought attention to important social justice issues that were relevant to young adults at that time.
There are many great Asian authors' fictions. For example, Kazuo Ishiguro, who was born in Japan but writes in English. His novel 'Never Let Me Go' is a masterpiece. In India, Arundhati Roy's 'The God of Small Things' is a powerful exploration of family, caste, and love. And in China, Mo Yan, with works like 'Red Sorghum', gives readers a vivid picture of rural China in different historical periods.
C.S. Lewis has 'The Screwtape Letters'. In this work, it gives a unique perspective as it is written as letters from a senior demon to a junior demon. It offers insights into the nature of temptation and the spiritual battle. Another of his works is 'Till We Have Faces' which is a more complex exploration of themes like love, jealousy, and the nature of the divine.
Leigh Bardugo is quite popular. Her 'Grishaverse' books, like 'Six of Crows' and 'Shadow and Bone', have complex characters and engaging plots. Sarah J. Maas is also well - known for her 'Throne of Glass' and 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. Another popular author is Holly Black with her 'The Cruel Prince' and other works in the fae - related fantasy genre.