Holly Black is a renowned author known for her captivating contemporary fantasy books targeted towards children and teenagers. Among her notable works are The Spiderwick Chronicles (written in collaboration with Tony DiTerlizzi), The Modern Faerie Tale series, the Curse Workers series, Doll Bones, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Magisterium series (co-authored with Cassandra Clare) and The Darkest Part of the Forest. Her literary achievements include being a finalist for an Eisner Award, as well as receiving prestigious honors such as the Andre Norton Award, the Mythopoeic Award, and a Newbery Honor. Currently, she resides in New England with her husband and son, in a peculiar house that boasts a hidden door.