Who are the best - known authors of young adult fantasy novels?

Leigh Bardugo is well - known for her 'Six of Crows' which is a great young adult heist novel. Eoin Colfer is also famous for 'Artemis Fowl'. Another is Jennifer A. Nielsen who wrote 'The False Prince' that has heist - like elements in the story.

Suzanne Collins is a well - known author in this genre. She wrote 'The Hunger Games' trilogy. Veronica Roth is famous for 'Divergent'. James Dashner wrote 'The Maze Runner' series. These authors have created immersive worlds and engaging characters that have attracted a large young adult audience.

J.K. Rowling is very well - known. She created the 'Harry Potter' series which has become a global phenomenon. Rick Riordan is also famous for his 'Percy Jackson' books. Suzanne Collins is known for 'The Hunger Games'.

Ransom Riggs is well - known for 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'. Neil Gaiman, who wrote 'The Graveyard Book', is also famous in this area. Stephen King, though his works span multiple genres, has written 'Carrie' which is a significant young adult horror novel.

Rachel Hartman is a notable author in this genre. Her 'Seraphina' and its sequel are known for their complex characters and exploration of the relationship between dragons and humans.

Suzanne Collins is well - known for 'The Hunger Games' series. Veronica Roth, who wrote 'Divergent'. Karen M. McManus is famous for 'One of Us Is Lying'.

Carrie Ryan is a well - known author in this genre. She wrote 'The Forest of Hands and Teeth', which is quite popular among young adult readers interested in zombie stories. Jonathan Maberry is also famous for his 'Rot & Ruin' series. His writing often features intense action and detailed world - building in a zombie - filled world. Isaac Marion is recognized for 'Warm Bodies', which has a really unique take on zombies as it shows one regaining humanity.

Rick Yancey is quite renowned for 'The Monstrumologist' series. Neal Shusterman, who wrote 'Unwind', is also well - known. Madeleine Roux with 'Asylum' is another notable author in the horror young adult novel category.

Will Kostakis is a well - known author of Australian young adult novels. His work, like 'The First Third', often deals with family relationships and self - discovery. Additionally, there's Jaclyn Moriarty who has written some engaging young adult novels set in Australia. Her books are known for their unique storytelling and relatable characters.

Maureen Johnson is a well - known author. Her 'Truly Devious' series is quite popular among young adults. Lemony Snicket, who wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', is also very famous. His books are full of mystery and dark humor.