Gail Carson Levine

Gail Carson Levine is an American author best known for her award-winning middle-grade and young adult novels, notably Ella Enchanted (1997), a critically acclaimed fairy-tale retelling. Her work often reimagines classic fairy-tale motifs with witty, character-driven storytelling and themes of agency, identity, and courage. Levine has written numerous novels and picture books for children and young adults and has been recognized by major children’s literature awards.