The Goose Girl (Books of Bayern)

A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing A Texas Lone Star Reading List Book A Josette Frank Award Winner A Utah State Book Award Winner A Utah Speculative Fiction Award Winner Read more About the Author Shannon’s mother says she was a storyteller from birth, jabbering endlessly in her carriage as the two strolled through the neighborhood; once she could form complete sentences, she made up stories, bribing her younger siblings to perform them in mini plays.

When she was ten, she began writing books, mostly fantasy stories where she was the heroine, and she continued writing secretly for years while pursuing acting in stage and improv comedy.