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Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman
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Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman is the author of many novels for young adults, including Unwind, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers; The Skinjacker Trilogy; and Downsiders, which was nominated for twelve state... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Shape-shifting. Yeah.
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My life in 8 words: "Poignant thinking out of the box, on rye."
November 2, 2009
I spent two nights in the Haunted Mansion last month. No, really. It was bizarre. When I travel, I usually just go in for a...
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UnWholly will be released on September 27, 2012 in eBook
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UnWholly will be released on October 01, 2012 in Mass Market Paperback, eBook
about 22 hours ago
The Dark Side of Nowhere will be released on August 14, 2012 in eBook
about 22 hours ago
Downsiders will be released on February 21, 2012 in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Downsiders is now available in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Full Tilt will be released on February 21, 2012 in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Full Tilt is now available in eBook
Feb 21, 2012
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Jan 22, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Downsiders
Jan 21, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Everfound
Sep 08, 2011
Everfound will be released on August 01, 2011 in
Aug 01, 2011
Everfound is now available in
Aug 01, 2011
Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy will be released on June 14, 2011 in
Jun 14, 2011
Jun 14, 2011
Everfound will be released on June 09, 2011 in
Jun 09, 2011
Everfound is now available in
Jun 09, 2011

Neal Shusterman Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Try to see things differently -- It's the only way to get a clearer perspective on the world and on your life. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. I love writing music, but it seems I'm always writing words, so I don't get much time to do it. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. My smoldering eyes, and impish grin, so I've been told. Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. William Shakespeare's lesser-known brother, Kyle.. Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. A serious issue with organization and laundry. Learn more about Neal Shusterman

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TribLocal, May 4, 2012
...Book, One School” selection over the summer, and prior to next fall, students will read Unwind, written by Neal Shusterman. Appearing on the 2011 Abraham Lincoln High School Book list, Unwind is a science fiction novel released in 2007 and the first...
Three Village Patch, April 7, 2012
...16-year-old Beatrice learns she doesn't quite fit in to either of society's five factions. Unwind by Neal Shusterman . Three teens fight for their lives in a futuristic society where teens' organs can be harvested for use by others. The Scorpio Races ...
Examiner.com, April 5, 2012
...says you have to be young to read some of these books? 1. Unwind (Unwind Trilogy #1) by Neal Shusterman The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age...
Hartford Courant, April 4, 2012
...Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Avon Facebook Page Neal Shusterman, who writes young adult novels, spoke to students at Avon Middle School on March 29. He also held small writing workshops with some students. (Courtesy of Avon Middle School...
Avon Patch, March 30, 2012
...you see clouds in the sky, do you try to identify shapes? Writing isn’t much different, author Neal Shusterman told Avon Middle School students in a workshop Friday during a day-long visit funded by the PTO. “Writing is about finding patterns in the...
Avon Patch, March 30, 2012
...up to have a familiar author sign their books, bookmarks and even a couple iPads. New York native Neal Shusterman is most recently known for winning the 2011 Nutmeg Book Award for his dystopian teen novel, Unwind. While science fiction is a niche for...
Teach Magazine, March 15, 2012
...well-known children’s and young adult authors – Mem Fox, Sharon Draper, Steven Kellogg, Candace Fleming, Eric Rohman, Neal Shusterman, and Joan Bauer. Ignite a passion for reading within your students today with these tips and anecdotes...
Three Village Patch, April 7, 2012
...16-year-old Beatrice learns she doesn't quite fit in to either of society's five factions. Unwind by Neal Shusterman . Three teens fight for their lives in a futuristic society where teens' organs can be harvested for use by others. The Scorpio Races ...
Examiner.com, April 5, 2012
...says you have to be young to read some of these books? 1. Unwind (Unwind Trilogy #1) by Neal Shusterman The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age...
Grand Island Independent, April 4, 2012
...reluctant readers” in one of his classes. It was sparked by a visit to Andersen Middle School by Neal Shusterman, who has written numerous books targeted at middle school and high school students. Even a visit by a critically acclaimed author could not...
Hartford Courant, April 4, 2012
...Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Avon Facebook Page Neal Shusterman, who writes young adult novels, spoke to students at Avon Middle School on March 29. He also held small writing workshops with some students. (Courtesy of Avon Middle School...
ALA, April 2, 2012
...McCall Garth Nix Ken Oppel Marlene Perez Susan Goldman Rubin Meghan Sayres Lisa Schroeder Ruta Sepetys Steve Sheinkin Neal Shusterman Eliot Schrefer Craig Silvey Andrew Smith Maggie Stiefvater Raina Telgemeier Lex Thomas Wendelin Van Draanen John Corey...
Avon Patch, March 30, 2012
...you see clouds in the sky, do you try to identify shapes? Writing isn’t much different, author Neal Shusterman told Avon Middle School students in a workshop Friday during a day-long visit funded by the PTO. “Writing is about finding patterns in the...
Avon Patch, March 30, 2012
...up to have a familiar author sign their books, bookmarks and even a couple iPads. New York native Neal Shusterman is most recently known for winning the 2011 Nutmeg Book Award for his dystopian teen novel, Unwind. While science fiction is a niche for...