I was at BEA in NYC last weekend, and I forgot to take photos. So I have three scrounged up ones.
With two of my favorite boys: Michael Buckley (Sisters Grimm) and Tom Angleberger (Origami Yoda). What's that on my head? A My Little Pony party hat/unicorn horn I picked up. Someone said, "You're not going to wear that," and so...
With Alaya Johnson (The Summer Prince), showing off my magical horn madness. I was the elusive BEA unicorn. Catch me among the book stacks and I grant you a wish.
Hanging out with my (obviously) very good friend, Kate di Camillo, completely with her knowledge and approval.
I haven't shown you the (not so) wee ones in a bit. They're pretty awesome.
As for BEA news, I had two books announced. The press release hasn't gone out for one, so that will come later this week I think. But I can tell you that I'll be writing the 4th book in the SPIRIT ANIMALS series, Scholastic's new multiplatform middle grade series (like 39 CLUES and INFINITY RING). The first book, by Brandon Mull, comes out this fall. My book will be published in July 2014.
These pictures are hilarious! You make a very good unicorn! :)
Posted by: Julia | June 03, 2013 at 12:52 PM
I think you should update your author photo with a picture of you as the BEA unicorn. It would be very stylish.
Posted by: Jeanna | June 03, 2013 at 01:26 PM
Never pretend
to be a unicorn
by sticking a plunger on your head
"Advice to Young Poets" by Martin Espada.
P.S. My spirit animal is a lettuce.
Posted by: Marcus Aurelius | June 03, 2013 at 02:46 PM
Shannon Hale, you are a breath of fresh air. I would like to know you in person but since I don't I am happy to settle for knowing you a little through your blog and twitter comments. Thank-you for your honesty and humor and for your willingness to share a part of yourself with us.
Posted by: Heather Piercy | June 03, 2013 at 03:08 PM
Wow, congratulations.
Posted by: Amanda | June 03, 2013 at 04:38 PM
Wow. How DO you do it? Come out with two books in one year, fly to New York for the BEA, and raise four kids, all while being a unicorn? I will be forever envious. :)
Posted by: nonicebookswears | June 03, 2013 at 11:12 PM
Lol, love this!
Posted by: ShaLayne | June 04, 2013 at 07:40 AM
Love it!
Posted by: McKenna | June 04, 2013 at 09:30 AM
I love your unicorn horn -you were very convincing! I can 't wait for the new books!
Posted by: Debbie | June 05, 2013 at 02:36 PM
I'd heard Maggie Stiefvater was writing a book for this series, but now you are, too? I'll definitely have to read these. :]
Posted by: Gabi | June 05, 2013 at 08:51 PM
Your My Little Pony unicorn horn is awesome!
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