Helen Perelman

Helen Perelman is an American author of children's fiction best known for Candy Fairies, a long-running chapter-book series set in a fantasy world built from confectionery, beginning with Rainbow Swirl and Chocolate Dreams. Alongside her original series, Perelman has written extensively in Disney's tie-in fiction lines, contributing novelizations for Wizards of Waverly Place and entries in the High School Musical book series, as part of a broader body of licensed fiction aimed at young readers. Her Candy Fairies books have continued across numerous volumes and holiday-themed specials, including Valentine's and Halloween entries, sustaining the series' whimsical, sugar-themed world over more than a decade. Perelman's career reflects a focus on accessible, series-driven fiction for early and middle-grade readers, spanning both original creations and established entertainment franchises.