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.
Victoria Schwab is an important author in young adult horror with novels like 'This Savage Song'. Additionally, Alvin Schwartz, who created 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark', is well - known for his contributions to the genre, especially with his collection of spooky tales.
Kendare Blake is known for 'Anna Dressed in Blood'. Libba Bray, the author of 'The Diviners', is also a well - recognized name in young adult horror. Madeleine Roux, with 'Asylum', is another author to look out for in this genre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Adam Silvera is also a well - known author in the young adult fiction space in 2019. His works often deal with themes like love, loss, and identity in a way that really resonates with young adult readers.
Rainbow Rowell is quite well - known. She has written books like 'Eleanor & Park' and 'Fangirl' that are loved for their unique take on young adult relationships. Kiera Cass is also known for her 'The Selection' series. Morgan Matson is another author, known for 'Since You've Been Gone' which has elements of young adult romance along with self - discovery.
Meg Cabot is a well - known author of young adult comedy novels. She wrote 'The Princess Diaries' which is full of humor. Another one is Louise Rennison who is famous for 'Angus, Thongs and Full - Frontal Snogging'. Jenny Han is also popular, having written 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' which has many comical elements in the story of a girl's love life.
Rainbow Rowell is also recognized for her young adult novels that often include humor. For example, 'Fangirl' has many funny parts related to the main character's experiences in college and her love for a fictional series.