Cassandra Clare

1973, United States — present

Cassandra Clare is known for The Mortal Instruments series and its expansive Shadowhunter Chronicles, a cornerstone of modern young adult fantasy. Born Judith Rumelt, she grew up partly in Europe before settling in the United States. Her books have faced challenges for sexual content and themes involving relationships. Clare has continued expanding her fictional universe, largely letting her work speak for itself rather than directly engaging in censorship debates.