Shannon Messenger – American author of middle-grade and YA fantasy, best known for her Keeper of the Lost Cities series. She built an expansive world of magical academies, secret quests, and gifted young heroes. Trained in art and animation, she shifted to writing, blending adventure, humour, and heartfelt emotion in her stories.
📚 Her Keeper of the Lost Cities series spans more than ten volumes and millions of copies sold. 🎓 Studied art and illustration, which shaped her vivid writing style. 💡 Inspired by childhood favourites in books and animation. 🎤 Fan events often resemble festivals due to the huge turnout. 🌍 The series has been translated worldwide and continues to grow in popularity. 📖 She calls her readers “family,” having grown alongside them and her characters. ✍️ Keeps expanding the universe with new storylines and spin-offs. 🍫 Loves chocolate, which she jokingly calls her main writing fuel. 🏆 Her books frequently appear on the New York Times Best Sellers list. 🖋️ Highlights friendship and teamwork as central themes. 😄 Once joked that if she weren’t writing, she’d be animating cartoons about the same characters.