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Biography

Shari B. Pennant writes Middle Grade, Young Adult and Crossover fiction, which means she spends a lot of time daydreaming in cafes. She loves to write about heroes of all ages saving their worlds, going on incredible adventures, and finding their inner power.

She is the editor and a contributor of the forthcoming Young Adult romantasy anthology, These Kindred Hearts, releasing from Zando in 2026. Her short story “The Book Club” is featured in the Young Adult anthology Cool. Awkward. Black. (edited by Karen Strong, from Penguin Teen), which was selected as one of Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of the Year.

Shari lives in sunny South Florida, where she spends many days poolside with her pet or beachside with her large Jamaican family. She is also the founder and co-owner of Jay’s House Bookshop & Bakery, an indie store dedicated to showcasing diverse and inclusive children’s books.