Megan Shull (born 1968) is an American author of books for children and young adults. Some of her best known works are, The Swap (HarperCollins, 2014),[1] which was adapted as a Disney Channel Original Movie,[2] Bounce (HarperCollins, 2016), and the award-winning young adult novel Amazing Grace. (Disney Hyperion, 2005).[3]
Megan Shull | |
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| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Children's book author |
| Education | Cornell University (BS, PhD) |
| Website | |
| heymegan | |
Biography
editShull is known for her books aimed at young readers. Born and raised in Ithaca, New York, Shull holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University.[4] Her doctoral work in educational psychology focused on helping young people maintain resilience during adolescence, which influenced her writing.[5]
Shull graduated from Ithaca High School and played ice hockey for Cornell University, where she later founded a mentoring program for girls involving the women's hockey team.[6] In 2000, she participated in Girls on the Move, a coast-to-coast cycling project with Outward Bound.[7]
Shull's writing career began with American Girl, where she published her first two books, Yours Truly, Skye O'Shea and Skye's the Limit!.[8]
She currently resides in Ithaca.[9]
References
edit- ^ "The Swap – HarperCollins".
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (April 20, 2016). "Disney Channel Original Movie 'The Swap' Set As Network Plans 100-Pic Celebration". Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Megan Shull, Goodreads Author". Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Megan Shull, a positive storyteller for young readers". Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ Hall-Thurnheer, Kitty. "Ithaca children's author finds inspiration in hometown". The Ithaca Journal. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Megan Shull, a positive storyteller for young readers". Cornell Chronicle. September 2, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
- ^ "Megamodel puts positive spin on plus size". USA Today. October 11, 2000. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Ithaca children's author finds inspiration in hometown". The Ithaca Journal. August 29, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Movie company may bring Ithaca author's book to silver screen". June 4, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2016.