SHANA YOUNGDAHL

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A Catalog of Burnt Objects received a starred review from Kirkus, “smart and moving;  a beautiful tribute to those living with the threat of wildfires.”

New Poetry Collection: A Cage to Welcome

I am thrilled to announce my second full-length poetry collection; A Cage to Welcome from Stephen F. Austin State University Press. This book is about pregnancy, global warming, and the mother-body. It’s had a particularly long gestation, anchored by a 40-poem sequence composed from self-erasures of free writes written each week of my second pregnancy. […]

A New Novel!

My second novel A Catalog of Burnt Objects sold to Jessica Garrison at Dial/Penguin Teen. This book is so deep in my heart. My hometown was destroyed by a catastrophic wildfire, and I hope this project can bring attention to all impacted by the pervasive, and annually worsening fires in the west.

Nows is A North Star YA Award Nominee!

I was thrilled to learn that As Many Nows As I Can Get is a nominee for the Maine Library Association’s North Star YA Award. This program invites high school students across the state to read from an incredible list of books and vote for their favorite. Check it out!

College Magazine

I had a great time talking with Francesca about writing for this article in College Magazine. Check out what cool stuff Rob Moore and Micheal Shane Leighton say about the writing process too.

Nows Is A 2020 Rise Title

I’m beyond thrilled that As Many Nows As I Can Get is recognized by the ALA as a 2020 Rise Title for Best Feminist Books of the year. Check out the entire list here.

Author’s First Newscast

I was really excited to appear on WGME TV in December. Check it out here. One of the things I love about Maine is how supportive they are of their writers, news that Nows was on some Best of 2019 lists was covered in The Portland Press Herald, The Bangor Daily News, The Sun Journal, […]

Nows A Kirkus Best YA of 2019

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Kirkus has listed As Many Nows As I Can Get as a Best YA for Living Boldly. This is some amazing company to be in, and I am moved that Scarlett’s bold life is among these amazing books.