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Shawn K. Stout

Shawn K. Stout

Author Revealed:
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. My list of favorite kid-lit authors changes pretty often, depending on which books I've just read. But, the ones that have taken up permanent residence on ths list are M.T. Anderson, Hilary McKay, Melina Marchetta, Jacqueline Woodson, Nikki Grimes, Karen Hesse,...
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Shawn K. Stout: A Self Portrait
Shawn K. Stout Revealed
About Shawn K. Stout
  • What is your birthdate?:
    2/25
  • Previous occupations:
    pet sitter, ice cream scooper, dog treat baker, waitress (a really bad one), sales clerk, research editor
  • Favorite job:
    I'm still waiting for my favorite one to come along.
  • High school and/or college:
    Maryland
  • Favorite television show:
    Even though they were set before my time, I loved watching Gidget, Happy Days, and Laverne & Shirley as a kid.
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. My list of favorite kid-lit authors changes pretty often, depending on which books I've just read. But, the ones that have taken up permanent residence on ths list are M.T. Anderson, Hilary McKay, Melina Marchetta, Jacqueline Woodson, Nikki Grimes, Karen Hesse, Gary D. Schmidt, K.L. Going, and so many many many more.
Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. This is the hardest question in the world, and it will require many years of serious thought before I can give an answer.
Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. Tons of them, depending on my mood.
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Be persistent.