Libba Bray

Libba Bray is a bestselling American author, renowned for her captivating young adult novels that uniquely blend historical settings, supernatural elements, and sharp humor. Born on March 11, 1964, in Montgomery, Alabama, Bray's writing career took off with her debut novel, "A Great and Terrible Beauty," the first in the Gemma Doyle Trilogy, which captivated readers with its enchanting mix of Victorian-era mystery and magic. Her talent for creating engaging narratives continued with the Printz Award-winning "Going Bovine" and the acclaimed "Diviners" series. A tireless advocate for literacy and mental health awareness, Bray lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she continues to write.