Shannon Hale is a renowned American author, best known for her works in young adult and children's fiction. She has penned many popular series, including the Books of Bayern and Princess in Black series. Hale's love for writing began at a young age, when she was just ten years old, and she never stopped writing since then. After facing numerous rejections, she finally achieved success with her novel, "The Good Girl," which made it to the ALA Teens' Top Ten.
Shannon Hale was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1974, and grew up with four siblings. She discovered her passion for writing at the age of ten and started creating fantasy stories with herself as the main protagonist. Her talent for storytelling was evident from a young age, and she was encouraged by her elementary school English teacher, who introduced her to writing and fiction. Apart from writing, Hale also had a keen interest in acting and pursued a career in television, improvisational comedy, and stage.
Hale has written numerous books for young adults, including the Newbery Honor book "Princess Academy" and the highly acclaimed Books of Bayern series. She has also written three books for adults, including "Midnight in Austenland." Hale has collaborated with her husband, Dean, on several projects, including the hit graphic novel "Rapunzel's Revenge" and its sequel "Calamity Jack." They live near Salt Lake City, Utah, with their four children and a small plastic pig.
Hale has published more than 40 books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor winner "Princess Academy" and its two sequels, the multiple award-winning "Book of a Thousand Days," and graphic novel memoirs "Real Friends," "Best Friends," and "Friends Forever" (with LeUyen Pham). She has also collaborated with Pham on the adorable Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn picture book series. Hale's novels for adults include "Austenland," which was turned into a major motion picture starring Keri Russell. She and her husband, Dean Hale, have collaborated on several projects, including the Eisner-nominated "Rapunzel's Revenge," early chapter book series "The Princess in Black," two novels about the unbeatable Marvel superhero "Squirrel Girl," and the DC graphic novels "Diana: Princess of the Amazons" (with Victoria Ying) and "Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld" (with Asiah Fulmore). They live with their four children and two cat overlords near Salt Lake City, Utah.