Shannon Messenger

About

Novelist best known for having authored the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. She has written ten books in the popular series. She also wrote the popular young adult series Sky Fall.

Before Fame

She graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

Trivia

Her work won her the Junior High California Young Reader Medal in 2017. She has gained a strong following on her sw_messenger Instagram page, where she posts content to accompany her books. 

Family Life

She lives with her several cats. In May 2021 she announced that she had a son. She announced the birth of her daughter in June 2023.

Associated With

Both she and Suzanne Collins authored books in the young adult genre.