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Neal Shusterman
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Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman, New York Times bestselling author, has written more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including Full Tilt, The Skinjacker Trilogy (Everlost, Everwild, and Everfound), Unwind, UnWholly, Bruiser, and The... Read full bio

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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."
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EXCLUSIVE RANTS, RAVES AND MUSINGS FROM S&S AUTHORS
Neal Shusterman's Blog#1 - Dead and Breakfast
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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FIND OUT WHAT S&S AUTHORS ARE DOING RIGHT NOW
UnWholly will be released on October 15, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 17, 2013
UnSouled will be released on October 15, 2013 in Hardcover, eBook
May 17, 2013
The Unwind Collection will be released on October 22, 2013 in Hardcover
May 14, 2013
The Skinjacker Trilogy will be released on October 01, 2013 in Trade Paperback
May 07, 2013
Shattered Sky will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 07, 2013
Shattered Sky is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 07, 2013
Thief of Souls will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 07, 2013
Thief of Souls is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 07, 2013
Scorpion Shards will be released on May 07, 2013 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 07, 2013
Scorpion Shards is now available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
May 07, 2013
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Excerpt 1 from Full Tilt
Sep 29, 2012
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UNWHOLLY
Aug 28, 2012
UnWholly will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
UnWholly is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
UnWholly will be released on August 28, 2012 in eBook
Aug 28, 2012
UnWholly is now available in eBook
Aug 28, 2012

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. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Cassandra, in Full Tilt Q. What are your 5 favorite songs? A. "Be My Hero" by October Project, "In Your Eyes," by Peter Gabriel, "Amnesia" by Chumbawamba, "Synchronicity 2" by the Police, and anything by Genesis. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. A newborn baby in a loving family -- because I'd have my whole life ahead of me, with endless possibilities. Q. What’s your best quality? A. An ability to see things from all sides, empathy, and an ability to make the world's best guacamole. Learn more about Neal Shusterman

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Children's Job Moves: April 2013
PublishersWeekly.com, May 1, 2013
...has been promoted to publicist, from associate publicist. Among the authors she has worked with: Rachel Rene Russell, Neal Shusterman, Sharon Draper, Jenny Han, and Dr. Jill Biden. Christina Abram has been promoted to senior production manager,...
Myers among handful of area schools in 'Battle of the Books'
Statesman Journal, April 11, 2013
...Paolo Bacigalupi The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce Unwind by Neal Shusterman 6th-8th Grade Division Selections: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Also Known as Harper by Ann Haywood Leal ...
Penguin Summer Kids? Books | Preview Peek
School Library Journal, April 1, 2013
...Putnam, 2011) with The Apprentices (Putnam), which is set for a June release. And did you know that Neal Shusterman takes cruises so that he can peacefully write? That must have been his inspiration for bringing Antsy and the other cast of characters...
Unwind by Neal Shusterman - Review
Guardian.co.uk, February 19, 2013
...heartland war - a long and weary battle over abortion. The resolution - a new law. Unwind by Neal Shusterman Buy it from the Guardian bookshopTell us what you think: Star-rate and review this book Abortion is abolished but now instead of abortion is...
Children's Publishing in Asia 2012: A Mix of Translations, Originals, E-books, and Apps
PublishersWeekly.com, January 30, 2013
...Series by Ally Condie and Veronica Roth were popular for a while, as were those by John Marsden, Neal Shusterman, and Caragh OBrien, says storyteller (and promotions manager) Denise Tan of 12-year-old specialist childrens bookshop Bookaburra. Last year,...
A Mix of Translations, Originals, E-books, and Apps: Children's Publishing in Asia 2012
PublishersWeekly.com, January 18, 2013
...Series by Ally Condie and Veronica Roth were popular for a while, as were those by John Marsden, Neal Shusterman, and Caragh OBrien, says storyteller (and promotions manager) Denise Tan of 12-year-old specialist childrens bookshop Bookaburra. Last year,...
10 pro-life books to read in 2013
LifeSite, January 7, 2013
...Karen Handel Read the truth about the battle between Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood. 5. Unwind by Neal Shusterman This book is set in a futuristic America where abortion is illegal, but parents are allowed to “unwind” (surgically take...
Children's Job Moves: April 2013
PublishersWeekly.com, May 1, 2013
...has been promoted to publicist, from associate publicist. Among the authors she has worked with: Rachel Rene Russell, Neal Shusterman, Sharon Draper, Jenny Han, and Dr. Jill Biden. Christina Abram has been promoted to senior production manager,...
Kings Valley Charter gains 'Battle of the Books' berth
Statesman Journal, April 11, 2013
...Paolo Bacigalupi The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce Unwind by Neal Shusterman 6th-8th Grade Division Selections: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Also Known as Harper by Ann Haywood Leal ...
Myers among handful of area schools in 'Battle of the Books'
Statesman Journal, April 11, 2013
...Paolo Bacigalupi The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti Trickster's Choice by Tamora Pierce Unwind by Neal Shusterman 6th-8th Grade Division Selections: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Also Known as Harper by Ann Haywood Leal ...
A Mix of Translations, Originals, E-books, and Apps: Children's Publishing in Asia 2012
PublishersWeekly.com, January 18, 2013
...Series by Ally Condie and Veronica Roth were popular for a while, as were those by John Marsden, Neal Shusterman, and Caragh OBrien, says storyteller (and promotions manager) Denise Tan of 12-year-old specialist childrens bookshop Bookaburra. Last year,...
Collinsville calendar of events for the week of Jan. 9
STLtoday.com, January 9, 2013
...Strike" by Tony La Russa Maryville Public Library • Teens @ the Library - Jan. 19, "Bruiser" by Neal Shusterman • LARC 1 - Jan. 25, "Light on Snow" by Anita Shreve • LARC 2 - Jan. 11, "For All the Tea in China" by Sarah Rose Glen Carbon...
Lalicki to Retire from HarperCollins
PublishersWeekly.com, January 7, 2013
...include Neil Gaiman, Rita Williams-Garcia, Lauren Oliver, Kelley Armstrong, Gail Carson Levine, Norma Fox Mazer, Stephanie Tolan, and Neal Shusterman. I feel so incredibly lucky to have stumbled into the publishing business as a green college graduate...
10 pro-life books to read in 2013
LifeSite, January 7, 2013
...Karen Handel Read the truth about the battle between Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood. 5. Unwind by Neal Shusterman This book is set in a futuristic America where abortion is illegal, but parents are allowed to “unwind” (surgically take...