Shannon Messenger author page

Shannon Messenger biography

Shannon Messenger is an American author known for her work in middle grade and young adult fiction. She is the creator of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, which began with the publication of Keeper of the Lost Cities by Aladdin, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in 2012. The series follows the adventures of Sophie Foster, a telepathic girl who discovers a hidden world and her own extraordinary abilities. The series has expanded to include multiple sequels, with titles such as Exile, Everblaze, Neverseen, Lodestar, Nightfall, Flashback, Legacy, Unlocked, and Stellarlune.

In addition to her middle grade work, Messenger has written the young adult Sky Fall trilogy, which includes Let the Sky Fall, Let the Storm Break, and Let the Wind Rise. This series, published by Simon Pulse, centers on characters with the power to control the wind.

Messenger’s books have been recognized by readers and educators, and she has participated in school visits and literary events. Her writing is noted for its focus on fantasy, adventure, and themes of friendship and identity. In 2022, Messenger published Stellarlune, the ninth book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.