Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts where she learned — among other things — that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She’s studied art, screenwriting, and television production, but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens. She’s the bestselling author of the middle grade series, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and the Sky Fall series for young adults. Her books have been featured on multiple state reading lists, published in numerous countries, and translated into many languages. She lives in Southern California with her husband and an embarrassing number of cats.