Tahereh Mafi

Tahereh Mafi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of young adult dystopian and fantasy fiction renowned for her Shatter Me series. Her writing is celebrated for its lyrical prose, intense romance and empowered female protagonists. This Woven Kingdom (Persian-inspired fantasy) and A Very Large Expanse of Sea (contemporary YA) explore identity and resilience. Born to Iranian parents, she often weaves her heritage into stories that challenge stereotypes. She’s also the co-author of Whichwood and collaborates with her husband (Ransom Riggs) on projects.