Shannon Takaoka is a young adult author whose debut novel, "Everything I Thought I Knew," earned recognition as a 2021 Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Recommended Title and a 2022 TAYSHAS Reading List Selection. Her forthcoming book, "The Totally True Story of Gracie Byrne," is scheduled for release on October 31, 2023.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Takaoka balances her fiction writing with a career as a business writer and editor. Her young adult works explore themes of identity and self-discovery, blending contemporary storytelling with emotional depth.
Takaoka continues to expand her literary contributions with new projects, including her upcoming release centered on a teenage protagonist navigating life's complexities. Her works resonate with readers seeking thoughtful and engaging young adult fiction.