Shannon Hale

Shannon Hale is a New York Times best-selling author known for her young adult novels and fairy tale retellings.

Her works include the Newbery Honor book Princess Academy and the Books of Bayern series.

Hale has also written for adults and co-authored graphic novels with her husband, Dean Hale.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, she continues to live near there with her family.

Hale's writing is characterized by its magical elements, strong female protagonists, and themes of self-discovery.

Her success in both young adult and adult fiction has established her as a versatile and beloved author in the fantasy genre.