Dashka Slater is a highly acclaimed author from America, known for her work in children's books, nonfiction, literature & fiction, and young adult books. Slater has written a number of successful standalone books, including the well-regarded "Wishing Box," which was included in the LA Times' list of the year's best books and praised for its humor and hopeful tone. She has written four children's books, all of which have been highly successful and acclaimed. In 2017, she published two picture books. However, it was her book "The 57 Bus" that brought her the most success and recognition, establishing her as a prominent author in the young adult genre.
In addition to being a successful author, Slater is also an accomplished journalist, having written for numerous publications such as Salon, Sierra, Newsweek, The NY Times Magazine, and More, among others. She has received a fellowship in Creative Writing from the National Endowment for Arts. As a journalist, Slater has won several prestigious awards for her work. Currently, Slater is working on several new projects for both adults and children.
Slater's novel "The Wishing Box" received critical acclaim when it was published, being named one of the best books of the year by the Los Angeles Times. The publication commended it as an "impish novel, hopeful and full of humor." Slater has written four children's books, all of which have been successful and highly acclaimed. In 2017, she published two picture books and the highly anticipated young adult non-fiction narrative "The 57 Bus."
Slater is also an award-winning journalist who has written for publications such as Newsweek, More, Salon, Mother Jones, Sierra, and The New York Times Magazine. She has received a Creative Writing Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Slater is currently working on new books for both children and adults.