Libba Bray is an American author of young adult fiction. She is best known for her New York Times bestselling Gemma Doyle trilogy, which includes A Great and Terrible Beauty, Rebel Angels, and The Sweet Far Thing. She has also written several other novels, including Going Bovine, Beauty Queens, and The Diviners. Bray's writing is often described as witty and humorous, with a strong focus on female characters and themes of identity, self-discovery, and empowerment. Her books often feature strong female protagonists who are determined to make their own paths in life, despite the obstacles they face. She also often incorporates elements of fantasy and the supernatural into her stories. Bray has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Michael L. Printz Award for Going Bovine, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for The Diviners, and the Andre Norton Award for The Diviners. She has also been nominated for the National Book Award and the Carnegie Medal. Bray is an advocate for young adult literature and has spoken at numerous conferences and events. She is also a member of the We Need Diverse Books organization, which works to promote diversity in children's literature.