Journalist, novelist, and children’s book author Dashka Slater has been telling stories since she could talk. She is the author of thirteen books of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults, including the beloved Escargot picture book series, The Feylawn Chronicles middle grade fantasy series, and The Antlered Ship, which received four starred reviews and was named one of the best picture books of the year by Amazon.com. Her New York Times best-selling young-adult true crime narrative, The 57 Bus, has received numerous accolades, including the Stonewall Book Award, the California Book Award, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. Her best-selling young adult nonfiction look at the impact of social media, Accountable, was the winner of the 2024 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, was named a Best Nonfiction Middle to High School Book by SLJ, and received numerous additional accolades.
Open to work for hire and IP work in board books, picture books, and chapter books.
