Shannon's Top 10
1. Torey Hayden
I would love to meet Torey Hayden because her books are what inspired me to go to school for special education. Hayden was a special education teacher and has written several non-fiction books based on her real life experiences in the classroom. These books show the major positive impact Hayden has made on her students. She is inspiring and I would love to hear her stories in-person.
2. Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo is the author of my all time favorite middle grade book, The Tale of Despereaux. The way she writes the book is beautiful, the language just flows perfectly. I would love to talk to her about her inspiration for this story.
3. Natasha Preston
I love Natasha Preston's YA thrillers, it would be fascinating to meet her and talk to her about how she comes up with her plot lines. I'm curious if she has inspiration from somewhere or if it's all original ideas from her head.
4. Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is an inspiring girl who anyone to look up to, she is only 22 but has lived a lifetime. She would be so inspiring to meet and have a conversation with because she has made such an impact at a very young age.
5. Nicholas Sparks
My love for the romance genre has greatly stemmed from Nicholas Sparks' books. He writes amazing love stories that even if they are tragically happy make you want to live the life of the characters in order to experience the love in their lives.
6. Sarah Dessen
Meeting Sarah Dessen would fulfill a teenage dream. She is the author of so many of my favorite beach reads. She has helped developed my love for reading.
7. Casey McQuiston
I want to met Casey purely due to my love for their book Red, White, and Royal Blue. This book had me laughing out loud while reading. If they're even half as funny as their characters, they would be a great person to spend time with.
8. Ted Dekker
Dekker writes amazing novels, he is one of the best suspense writers around. It would be very neat to meet him and talk to him about his books.
9. Dave Pelzer
Dave is the author of his memoir titled A Child Called It. Dave experienced horrid child abuse at the hands of his mother for years. Despite that he has gone on to live a successful life helping others, help themselves. As an educator I would love to talk to Dave about his experiences as a child and how teachers can do more to help children who have similar experiences.
10. Ellen Hopkins
I love Ellen Hopkins as an author because she addresses some really hard topics such as: drug addition, mental illness, and prostitution in books that are relatable and meant for teen readers. Her writing style is unique compared to many others because it is written in verse. This makes her books great for those who may not enjoy reading quite as much.
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