Shannon Hale
@shannonhale.bsky.social
Bestselling author of 50 books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4, wife of 1. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
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Shannon Hale
@shannonhale.bsky.social
· Sep 8
![The cover of DREAM ON by Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes. the reviews read:
★ "Heartfelt and accessible: another winner from a beloved author."
-Kirkus
★ "Consider multiple copies of this one."
-Booklist
★ “Hale skillfully tackles topics including peer pressure, financial disparity, and managing emotional sensitivity.”
-Publisher’s Weekly
★ “[A] delightful and reassuring middle-grade graphic novel.”
-Shelf Awareness](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:pe5yab32qft72c2muk53rf2g/bafkreifqv5bkhzyy4hajof6v4fplo3tb4q5v6xa7oefjqb4sv4r5xqziwi@jpeg)
DREAM ON just got its fourth starred review! I'm so delighted. We worked on this book for over four years and poured all of ourselves into it. It's extremely gratifying that it's getting such kind notice.
It seems to me that identity politics would be splitting people up into identity groups and making laws granting some groups fewer rights than others. The opposite of that is the assertion that all are equal under the law.
November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It seems to me that identity politics would be splitting people up into identity groups and making laws granting some groups fewer rights than others. The opposite of that is the assertion that all are equal under the law.
"Burn down the pedestals...Because Great Artists don’t exist. People exist. People who are flawed and who, when they gain immense power, a circle of sycophants and enablers, and ultimately have no checks on that power, quite often go down paths that are manipulative, damaging and terrifying."
After the Neil Gaiman stuff began coming out, I wrote this in August 2024. You can skip the first part (search for the phrase "eternally timely"). It's about burning down to the ground the pedestals we put people on for various reasons. www.moryan.com/a-burn-it-do...
A Burn It Down video extravaganza, and thoughts on Neil Gaiman, creative gods, American Gods and rotten pedestals
Hello!
Chicago folks, on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m., I’ll be in conversation with my friend Steve Darnall at The Book Cellar in Chicago. The occasion is the reissue of Uncle Sam, a brilliant graph...
www.moryan.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"Burn down the pedestals...Because Great Artists don’t exist. People exist. People who are flawed and who, when they gain immense power, a circle of sycophants and enablers, and ultimately have no checks on that power, quite often go down paths that are manipulative, damaging and terrifying."
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Rough day to be any sort of survivor of sexual violence. Solidarity to all of you, please be kind to yourselves
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Rough day to be any sort of survivor of sexual violence. Solidarity to all of you, please be kind to yourselves
I loved fantasy as a kid. In high school I came to believe "mature" readers only read tragic classics. And I started to fall out of love with reading. One college break I picked up The Book of Three and re-read Lloyd Alexander's series with delight. After I gave myself permission to read EVERYTHING.
performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I loved fantasy as a kid. In high school I came to believe "mature" readers only read tragic classics. And I started to fall out of love with reading. One college break I picked up The Book of Three and re-read Lloyd Alexander's series with delight. After I gave myself permission to read EVERYTHING.
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I was a fantasy writer. Only. 2016 hit, the world went to crap, & I got awful writer's block, even reading was hard. The stakes in fantasy were too high.
I read AUSTENLAND by @shannonhale.bsky.social in 2018. It was like I could breathe again. I read a few more Romances, and my block vanished.
I read AUSTENLAND by @shannonhale.bsky.social in 2018. It was like I could breathe again. I read a few more Romances, and my block vanished.
performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I was a fantasy writer. Only. 2016 hit, the world went to crap, & I got awful writer's block, even reading was hard. The stakes in fantasy were too high.
I read AUSTENLAND by @shannonhale.bsky.social in 2018. It was like I could breathe again. I read a few more Romances, and my block vanished.
I read AUSTENLAND by @shannonhale.bsky.social in 2018. It was like I could breathe again. I read a few more Romances, and my block vanished.
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Home from the Twin Cities Book Festival!
The bookfest was a fantastic kind of homecoming, since I used to work backstage when I lived in Minneapolis.
Also, kidlit people are the best.
The bookfest was a fantastic kind of homecoming, since I used to work backstage when I lived in Minneapolis.
Also, kidlit people are the best.
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Home from the Twin Cities Book Festival!
The bookfest was a fantastic kind of homecoming, since I used to work backstage when I lived in Minneapolis.
Also, kidlit people are the best.
The bookfest was a fantastic kind of homecoming, since I used to work backstage when I lived in Minneapolis.
Also, kidlit people are the best.
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If you’re wondering what a “least weasel” is, they absolutely live up to the name. This is the least amount of animal you can have that can still meet the bar for “is weasel”
June 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
If you’re wondering what a “least weasel” is, they absolutely live up to the name. This is the least amount of animal you can have that can still meet the bar for “is weasel”
It's important to note that ICE initially lied that they'd taken Marta Leiva at the SLC airport. How can they expect anyone to trust an organization that will just blatantly lie? And what purpose does the lie serve? It reeks of a bumbling group enacting violence with no accountability.
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's important to note that ICE initially lied that they'd taken Marta Leiva at the SLC airport. How can they expect anyone to trust an organization that will just blatantly lie? And what purpose does the lie serve? It reeks of a bumbling group enacting violence with no accountability.
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your honor, every single crunchwrap is more supreme than this court
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
your honor, every single crunchwrap is more supreme than this court
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"We would rather be ruined than changed;
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 AM
"We would rather be ruined than changed;
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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This is one of the most abominable things I have ever seen in my seven years living in Salt Lake. I chipped in 25 bucks. I hope others can do the same.
More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This is one of the most abominable things I have ever seen in my seven years living in Salt Lake. I chipped in 25 bucks. I hope others can do the same.
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More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
I'll be at the Twin Cities Book Festival in Minneapolis this Saturday along with so many fabulous authors. Come see us! We all need some joyful community. twincitiesbookfestival.com
Twin Cities Book Festival
Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual Minnesota gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of literature.
twincitiesbookfestival.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I'll be at the Twin Cities Book Festival in Minneapolis this Saturday along with so many fabulous authors. Come see us! We all need some joyful community. twincitiesbookfestival.com
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The first-ever MUPPETS solo movie is coming
Executive producers Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up with writer Cole Escola to develop the first-ever solo movie set in the world of The Muppets: Miss Piggy.
Executive producers Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up with writer Cole Escola to develop the first-ever solo movie set in the world of The Muppets: Miss Piggy.
The first-ever MUPPETS solo movie is coming
Executive producers Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up with writer Cole Escola to develop the first-ever solo movie set in the world of The Muppets: Miss Piggy.
www.comicsbeat.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The first-ever MUPPETS solo movie is coming
Executive producers Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up with writer Cole Escola to develop the first-ever solo movie set in the world of The Muppets: Miss Piggy.
Executive producers Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are teaming up with writer Cole Escola to develop the first-ever solo movie set in the world of The Muppets: Miss Piggy.
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Hey #Romancelandia, we’ve got a lot of lawyers, let’s get this woman’s legal expenses funded so she can get back to taking care of her kids!
More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hey #Romancelandia, we’ve got a lot of lawyers, let’s get this woman’s legal expenses funded so she can get back to taking care of her kids!
More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
November 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
More info about Marta Leiva, the woman I witnessed being assaulted by plainclothed men in the SLC airport last week. She has a work permit legal through 2029, mom of 4 with sick kids: www.ksl.com/article/5139...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
You can donate to her gofundme for legal expenses: www.gofundme.com/f/apoya-madr...
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For others looking to follow this story:
www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
The woman being arrested is Marta Leiva.
Her attorney is Adam Crayk, and has shown that she does hold a valid permit, valid through 2029, pending an asylum trial.
She is a single mother of 4.
ICE must be held accountable.
www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
The woman being arrested is Marta Leiva.
Her attorney is Adam Crayk, and has shown that she does hold a valid permit, valid through 2029, pending an asylum trial.
She is a single mother of 4.
ICE must be held accountable.
November 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
For others looking to follow this story:
www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
The woman being arrested is Marta Leiva.
Her attorney is Adam Crayk, and has shown that she does hold a valid permit, valid through 2029, pending an asylum trial.
She is a single mother of 4.
ICE must be held accountable.
www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
The woman being arrested is Marta Leiva.
Her attorney is Adam Crayk, and has shown that she does hold a valid permit, valid through 2029, pending an asylum trial.
She is a single mother of 4.
ICE must be held accountable.
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GoFundMe for Marta, the woman I filmed being forcefully detained in SLC airport. She is a mother of four and has a work permit legal through 2029. She and her sister were given no reason for her arrest, no due process. She needs funds to help defend herself.
PLEASE SHARE: GoFundMe for Marta, who was wrongfully detained at SLC airport even though she has a legal lawful work permit valid through 2029. Link to English translation will follow. Anything helps!
gofund.me/197d74c08
gofund.me/197d74c08
Donate to Apoya Madre detenida por ICE en Aeropuerto de Salt Lake City, organized by Abigail Renderos
Hola, mi nombre es Abigail Renderos, herman de Marta Brizeyda… Abigail Renderos needs your support for Apoya Madre detenida por ICE en Aeropuerto de Salt Lake City
gofund.me
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
GoFundMe for Marta, the woman I filmed being forcefully detained in SLC airport. She is a mother of four and has a work permit legal through 2029. She and her sister were given no reason for her arrest, no due process. She needs funds to help defend herself.
On the eve of Election Day, a quote from a Texan correspondent in 1861: "The coming administration of Lincoln is looked upon as the embodiment of this moral slur upon Southern Society and hence it is believed that submission to it will be an admission of inferiority in the face of the whole world."
November 4, 2025 at 4:40 AM
On the eve of Election Day, a quote from a Texan correspondent in 1861: "The coming administration of Lincoln is looked upon as the embodiment of this moral slur upon Southern Society and hence it is believed that submission to it will be an admission of inferiority in the face of the whole world."
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"Gary? Yes... that was what they used to call me. Dark Gary. That was my name.
I am Light Gary, and I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."
I am Light Gary, and I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."
October 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
"Gary? Yes... that was what they used to call me. Dark Gary. That was my name.
I am Light Gary, and I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."
I am Light Gary, and I come back to you now at the turn of the tide."
This has been a really rough few days. I recently learned of a controversy around our book THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE PRINCE IN PINK. Some were outraged that Deseret Book carried it (a chain of bookstores in the west). Deseret Book appears to have complied to their demands and removed it. 1/
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This has been a really rough few days. I recently learned of a controversy around our book THE PRINCESS IN BLACK AND THE PRINCE IN PINK. Some were outraged that Deseret Book carried it (a chain of bookstores in the west). Deseret Book appears to have complied to their demands and removed it. 1/
GoFundMe for Marta, the woman I filmed being forcefully detained in SLC airport. She is a mother of four and has a work permit legal through 2029. She and her sister were given no reason for her arrest, no due process. She needs funds to help defend herself.
PLEASE SHARE: GoFundMe for Marta, who was wrongfully detained at SLC airport even though she has a legal lawful work permit valid through 2029. Link to English translation will follow. Anything helps!
gofund.me/197d74c08
gofund.me/197d74c08
Donate to Apoya Madre detenida por ICE en Aeropuerto de Salt Lake City, organized by Abigail Renderos
Hola, mi nombre es Abigail Renderos, herman de Marta Brizeyda… Abigail Renderos needs your support for Apoya Madre detenida por ICE en Aeropuerto de Salt Lake City
gofund.me
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
GoFundMe for Marta, the woman I filmed being forcefully detained in SLC airport. She is a mother of four and has a work permit legal through 2029. She and her sister were given no reason for her arrest, no due process. She needs funds to help defend herself.
Reposted by Shannon Hale
PLEASE SHARE: GoFundMe for Marta, who was wrongfully detained at SLC airport even though she has a legal lawful work permit valid through 2029. Link to English translation will follow. Anything helps!
gofund.me/197d74c08
gofund.me/197d74c08
Donate to Apoya Madre detenida por ICE en Aeropuerto de Salt Lake City, organized by Abigail Renderos
Hola, mi nombre es Abigail Renderos, herman de Marta Brizeyda… Abigail Renderos needs your support for Apoya Madre detenida por ICE en Aeropuerto de Salt Lake City
gofund.me
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
PLEASE SHARE: GoFundMe for Marta, who was wrongfully detained at SLC airport even though she has a legal lawful work permit valid through 2029. Link to English translation will follow. Anything helps!
gofund.me/197d74c08
gofund.me/197d74c08