Holly Black

Holly Black is a highly accomplished American author, well-known for her work in the contemporary fantasy genre. She has written numerous novels, many of which have become bestsellers in several countries around the world. Holly's writing is particularly popular among children and young adults, and she has authored several series that have captivated audiences.

One of Holly's most famous works is the Spiderwick Chronicles series, which she co-authored with Tony DiTerlizzi. This series, aimed at children and young adults, combines elements of fantasy and horror to create a captivating and thrilling storyline. Holly has also written the Modern Faerie Tales trilogy, a series that reimagines traditional faerie tales in a contemporary setting.

Holly was born in New Jersey and attended The College of New Jersey, where she graduated with a B.A. in English. She currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo. In addition to her writing, Holly has also worked as an editor and producer, further showcasing her talent and versatility in the literary world.

Holly's work has been widely recognized and honored, with several of her novels being finalists for prestigious awards such as the Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award. She has also received numerous awards, including the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula, and a Newbery Honor. Holly's books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over 26 million copies worldwide, demonstrating the global appeal of her writing. Her work has also been adapted for film, allowing even more people to experience her unique storytelling. Holly currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.
Modern Faerie Tales Books
# Title Year
1 Valiant 2002
2 Tithe 2002
3 Ironside 2007
Spiderwick Chronicles Books (with Tony DiTerlizzi)
# Title Year
1 The Field Guide 2003
2 The Seeing Stone 2003
3 Lucinda's Secret 2003
4 The Ironwood Tree 2004
5 The Wrath of Mulgarath 2004
Spiderwick Chronicles: Special Edition Of The Seeing Stone (with Tony DiTerlizzi)
# Title Year
1 Goblins Attack 2003
2 Troll Trouble 2003
3 Great Escape 2007
Beyond The Spiderwick Chronicles Books (with Tony DiTerlizzi)
# Title Year
1 The Nixie's Song 2007
2 A Giant Problem 2008
3 The Wyrm King 2009
Good Neighbors Books
# Title Year
1 Kin 2008
2 Kith 2009
3 Kind 2010
Curse Workers Books
# Title Year
1 White Cat 2010
2 Red Glove 2011
3 Black Heart 2012
Magisterium Books (with Cassandra Clare)
# Title Year
1 The Iron Trial 2014
2 The Copper Gauntlet 2015
3 The Bronze Key 2016
4 The Silver Mask 2017
5 The Golden Tower 2018
Lucifer, Volume II Books
# Title Year
1 Lucifer, Volume 1: Cold Heaven 2016
2 Lucifer, Volume 2: Father Lucifer 2016
3 Lucifer, Volume 3: Blood in the Streets 2017
Folk Of The Air Books
# Title Year
1 The Cruel Prince 2018
2 The Lost Sisters 2018
3 The Wicked King 2019
4 The Queen of Nothing 2019
5 How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories 2020
The Stolen Heir Duology Books
# Title Year
1 The Stolen Heir 2023
2 The Prisoner's Throne 2024
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Coldest Girl in Coldtown 2013
2 Doll Bones 2013
3 The Darkest Part of the Forest 2015
4 Heart of the Moors 2019
5 Book of Night 2022
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 The Poison Eaters and Other Stories 2010
Graphic Novels (with N.D. Stevenson)
# Title Year
1 Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks 2018
2 Sir Morien: The Legend of a Knight of the Round Table 2023
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary E-Shorts Books
# Title Year
1 A Big Hand for the Doctor 2013
2 The Beast of Babylon 2013
3 The Nameless City 2013
4 The Spear of Destiny 2013
5 The Roots of Evil 2013
6 Tip of the Tongue 2013
7 Something Borrowed: Sixth Doctor 2013
8 Doctor Who 2013
9 Spore 2013
10 The Mystery of the Haunted Cottage: Tenth Doctor 2013
11 Nothing O'Clock 2013
12 Lights Out 2014
The Spiderwick Chronicles - Companion Books (with Tony DiTerlizzi)
# Title Year
1 Notebook for Fantastical Observations 2005
2 Spiderwick's Notebook for Fantastical Observations 2005
3 Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You 2005
4 Care and Feeding of Sprites 2006
5 The Chronicles of Spiderwick 2007
N.D. Stevenson Graphic Novels (with N.D. Stevenson)
# Title Year
1 Nimona 2015
2 Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks 2018
3 The Fire Never Goes Out 2020
Holly Black Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm 2004
2 Full-Blooded Fantasy 2005
3 Young Warriors: Stories of Strength 2005
4 Swashbuckling Fantasy 2006
5 The Restless Dead 2007
6 The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales 2007
7 So Fey: Queer Fairy Fiction 2007
8 Magic in the Mirrorstone 2008
9 Wilde Stories 2008: The Best of the Year's Gay Speculative Fiction 2008
10 The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire 2008
11 Twenty-First Annual Collection 2008
12 Ravens in the Library: Magic in the Bard's Name 2009
13 Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd 2009
14 Half-Minute Horrors 2009
15 The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2010 2009
16 Bloody Fabulous 2010
17 Zombies vs. Unicorns 2010
18 Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy 2011
19 The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5 2011
20 Teeth: Vampire Tales 2011
21 Bewere the Night 2011
22 Welcome to Bordertown 2011
23 Happily Ever After 2011
24 Circus: Fantasy Under the Big Top 2012
25 Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron 2012
26 Lightspeed Magazine, May 2013 2013
27 Bad Seeds: Evil Progeny 2013
28 Dark Duets 2014
29 Magic City: Recent Spells 2014
30 The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Nine 2014
31 Monstrous Affections: An Anthology of Beastly Tales 2014
32 My True Love Gave to Me 2014
33 Blood Sisters: Vampire Stories By Women 2015
34 Press Start to Play 2015
35 Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore 2017
36 Doctor Who: Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories 2019
37 Faeries Never Lie 2024