Monika Kristina Fagerholm (born 26 February 1961 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author living in Ekenäs, Finland.

She is the daughter of professor Nils-Erik Fagerholm and library amanuensis Kristina Herrgård.

Fagerholm made her debut in 1987 with Sham but her real breakthrough in the literary scene was in 1994 with Underbara kvinnor vid vatten.

Fagerholm received the August prize in 2005 for Den amerikanska flickan (The American Girl).

In addition, Den amerikanska flickan was shortlisted for the Nordic Council Literature Prize 2004 and the Runeberg Award 2004.