Téa Obreht (born Tea Bajraktarević; 30 September 1985) is a renowned American novelist, celebrated for her debut novel, The Tiger's Wife, which earned her the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction in 2011. Her unique storytelling blends the mystical with the realities of the Balkans, capturing the hearts of readers worldwide.

Obreht was born in the former Yugoslavia and spent her formative years in Cyprus and Egypt, before immigrating to the United States in 1997. This diverse background has deeply influenced her writing, providing a rich tapestry of cultures and experiences for her narratives. Her works have been widely published in esteemed outlets such as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s, Zoetrope: All-Story, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Furthermore, her stories have been featured in anthologies like The Best American Short Stories and The Best American Non-Required Reading.

Obreht's literary achievements have not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized by The New Yorker as one of the twenty best American fiction writers under forty and included in the National Book Foundation’s list of 5 Under 35. Today, she resides in Ithaca, New York, continuing to enchant readers with her evocative prose and compelling narratives.