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Young adult authors and series

The best-known young adult authors are Lucy Maud Montgomery, Robert A. Heinlein and Suzanne Collins. Below are all 43 young adult writers in the directory, their best-known series in reading order, and 19 of their books free to read.

Authors
43
Series
42
Free to read
19

Best-known young adult authors

Young adult series in reading order

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Free young adult classics

All free classics

Classic young adult authors

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Young adult FAQ

Who are the best young adult authors?
The best-known young adult authors here, ranked by how widely they are read and written about, are Lucy Maud Montgomery, Robert A. Heinlein, Suzanne Collins, John Green and Brandon Sanderson.
What are the best young adult series?
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson, Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, The Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare and The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson — each listed in reading order.
Can I read young adult books for free?
Yes. 19 young adult books by these authors are in the public domain in the US and free to read here.