Authors >
Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman
Judith Anderson

Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman is the author of many novels for young adults, including Unwind, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers, The Skinjacker Trilogy, and Downsiders, which was nominated for twelve state... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Shape-shifting. Yeah.
Learn more about Neal Shusterman
My life in 8 words: "Poignant thinking out of the box, on rye."
Related multimediaclose x

Video

1 to 1 of 1
  • 1635265513_1215361992001_12-full
    1. Neal Shusterman discusses EVERFOUND
    02:51
    1184975659001
See more multimedia
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...
Read More
Full Tilt will be released on February 21, 2012 in eBook
about 1 hour ago
Downsiders will be released on February 21, 2012 in eBook
about 1 hour ago
UnWholly will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
about 10 hours ago
UnWholly will be released on August 28, 2012 in eBook
about 10 hours ago
The Dark Side of Nowhere will be released on August 14, 2012 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook
about 10 hours ago
Everfound will be released on May 01, 2012 in Trade Paperback
about 11 hours ago
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Neal Shusterman appearances
Jan 22, 2012
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Downsiders
Jan 21, 2012
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Neal Shusterman appearances
Jan 21, 2012
Sep 27, 2011
Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy is now available in eBook
Jun 14, 2011
Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker Trilogy will be released on June 14, 2011 in eBook
Jun 14, 2011
Everfound will be released on May 03, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
May 03, 2011
Everfound is now available in Hardcover, eBook
May 03, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Neal Shusterman appearances
Apr 29, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Everfound
Apr 27, 2011

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. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Film Director Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Honesty, compassion, intelligence. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. People who don't use their turn signal. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. My smoldering eyes, and impish grin, so I've been told. Learn more about Neal Shusterman

Authors on the Web

Houston Chronicle, January 29, 2012
...discuss Taken, 3 p.m. today (Jan. 29), Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597 or murderbooks.com. Neal Shusterman: The author will discuss and sign his books for young adults, 5 p.m. Monday (Jan. 30), Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; 281-...
School Library Journal, January 20, 2012
...Potter” (Scholastic) series and Jonathan Maberry’s cowboy zombie novel, Dust and Decay (S & S, 2011). Although Neal Shusterman’s Everlost from his “The Skinjacker Trilogy” (S & S) didn’t make it into the top 20, a few librarians mentioned it,...
TribLocal, January 18, 2012
...Diana Melstrad read Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” Izzy Mages read “The Help.” Tommy Leinart read “Unwind,” by Neal Shusterman. The students’ first step in creating their book trailer was to write a script for a voice-over sharing...
Orange County Register, January 11, 2012
...writing skills? Then here's a heads up: beginning Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m., award-winning novelist and screenwriter Neal Shusterman will lead a four-day workshop designed just for...
Burlington Hawk Eye, December 16, 2011
..."Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins, "The Eleventh Plague" by Jeff Hirsch, "Enclave" by Aguirre, and anything by Neal Shusterman. As for me, I recommend a stop at your local library to talk to staff about the readers on your list. Tell them about...
PublishersWeekly.com, December 2, 2011
...the authors mentioned here (Christopher Paul Curtis, Jack Gantos, and Kate DiCamillo), as well as Lisa Yee and Neal Shusterman. This entry was posted on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 at 6:00 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses...
Scottsbluff Star-Herald, October 27, 2011
...Award-winning children’s and teen author Neal Shusterman talks to seventh- and eighth-grade Bluffs Middle School students during a presentation Monday morning in the high school auditorium. Shusterman said what motivates him to write a book is...
Books on The Knob, October 14, 2011
...Darkness on Fire, by Alexis Morgan Zombies vs. Unicorns, by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (teen) Unwind, by Neal Shusterman (teen) Pathfinder, by Orson Scott Card (teen) Also, since not every one is into Star Trek, I'm only listing The Original...
Kindle Review - Kindle Fire Review, Kindle 4 Revie, October 11, 2011
...Genre: Guns and Roses, Rock Star Memoir, Autobiography. Rated 4.5 stars on 190 reviews. 480 pages.Unwind by Neal Shusterman, Price: $3.99. Genre: Second Civil War (Fought Over Abortion), Spine-chilling Horror, Children's Books (Grades 7 and Up, Teens),...
It's All About Books, September 21, 2011
...the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley (not as good as the first) The Schwa Was Here by Neal Shusterman Suey read: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (fabulous start to a huge epic fantasy series) Divergent by Veronica Roth Possession by Elana...
Myth & Mystery, September 17, 2011
...throws fireballs and drives a Bentley -- what’s not to love?Haley also loved Bruiser and Everfound by Neal Shusterman, one of his all-time favorite authors. Bruiser is an excellent standalone novel. Everfound is the third book in Shusterman’s...
3quarksdaily, July 13, 2011
...in any way with the dreaded “Topsiders.” That’s the premise of an award-winning 1999 YA novel by Neal Shusterman called Downsiders, exploring what happens when a 14-year-old Downsider named Talon defies the prohibition and ends up falling in love...
It's All About Books, July 12, 2011
...him. He's still on my list, 'cause I'm DYING to do it all over again! 2. Neal Shusterman: This would be awesome. 3. John Green: Even awesomer (that's just a new word I made up in case you wondered) I think. 4. Meg Cabot: She would...
Fave Read, July 5, 2011
...series by Suzanne Collins -The Gone series by Michael Grant -Before I Die by Jenny Downham -Unwind by Neal Shusterman -The Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld -Before I Fall- Lauren Oliver ahh.. i can’t think of any more off the top of my head! But any...