Megan Shull

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Megan Shull
Born1968 (age 56–57)
Ithaca, New York, U.S.
OccupationChildren's book author
Education Cornell University (BS, PhD)
Website
heymegan.com

Megan Shull (born 1968) is an American author of books for children and young adults. Some of her best known works are, The Swap (HarperCollins, 2014), [1] which was adapted as a Disney Channel Original Movie, [2] Bounce (HarperCollins, 2016), and the award-winning young adult novel Amazing Grace. (Disney Hyperion, 2005). [3]

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Biography

Shull is known for her books aimed at young readers. Born and raised in Ithaca, New York, Shull holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. [4] Her doctoral work in educational psychology focused on helping young people maintain resilience during adolescence, which influenced her writing. [5]

Shull graduated from Ithaca High School and played ice hockey for Cornell University, where she later founded a mentoring program for girls involving the women's hockey team. [6] In 2000, she participated in Girls on the Move, a coast-to-coast cycling project with Outward Bound. [7]

Shull's writing career began with American Girl, where she published her first two books, Yours Truly, Skye O'Shea and Skye's the Limit!. [8]

She currently resides in Ithaca. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "The Swap – HarperCollins".
  2. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (April 20, 2016). "Disney Channel Original Movie 'The Swap' Set As Network Plans 100-Pic Celebration" . Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Megan Shull, Goodreads Author" . Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Megan Shull, a positive storyteller for young readers". Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ Hall-Thurnheer, Kitty. "Ithaca children's author finds inspiration in hometown". The Ithaca Journal. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Megan Shull, a positive storyteller for young readers". Cornell Chronicle. September 2, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Megamodel puts positive spin on plus size". USA Today. October 11, 2000. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Ithaca children's author finds inspiration in hometown". The Ithaca Journal. August 29, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Movie company may bring Ithaca author's book to silver screen". June 4, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
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