Margaret Stohl is an American author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her series of novels, Beautiful Creatures, which she co-authored with Kami Garcia. Stohl has also written several other novels, including Icons, Black Widow: Forever Red, and the Marvel's Mighty Captain Marvel series. She has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction. Stohl is passionate about creating stories that inspire young readers and has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences and events. She is also an advocate for literacy and education, and has been involved in various charitable organizations.