14-Year-Old Sci-Fi Author, Shanti Hershenson Tells Her Story of Publishing 8 Novels Before She Can Drive

Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living

May 3 2022 • 28 mins

Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade! Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating science fiction tales. Besides writing, she enjoys skateboarding, Beyblading, free-running, falconry, and of course, reading. She also writes in a variety of other genres, including Fantasy, and Historical Fiction. She has published 8 books before her 15th birthday!

She also advocates for anti-bullying, and you may find her at open mic nights, performing her spoken word poem Needles & Thorns, which is about the struggle of bullying in middle schools.

Find Shanti and her books at: https://www.shantihershenson.com/

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