GRAPHIC-NOVEL ADAPTATIONS: KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES & WARRIORS

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 studied art, screenwriting, and television production but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens. She’s the internationally, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling author of the award-winning middle-grade series Keeper of the Lost Cities, as well as the Sky Fall young-adult series. 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 family and an embarrassing number of cats. 

Shannon is joining the Book Festival to discuss Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 2: Volume 1.

Natalie Riess and Sara Goetter are a married cartoonist duo currently based in Pennsylvania. Together they have adapted three volumes of Warriors: The Prophecies Begin and have created original works such as Dungeon Critters, The Bawk-ness Monster, and Bitsy & Boozle Tell a Story. They are bossed around by their little old lady cat, Tilly.