Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman
b. November 12, 1962 · From United States- Books
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Neal Shusterman (born November 12, 1962) is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for the Unwind Dystology and the Arc of the Scythe trilogy (Scythe, Thunderhead, The Toll). He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and later spent his final two years of high school in Mexico City. He won the 2015 National Book Award for Young People's Literature for Challenger Deep and the 2024 Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime contribution to writing for teens.
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Neal Shusterman is widely recognized for his thought-provoking young adult dystopian novels, particularly the "Arc of a Scythe" series and the "Unwind Dystology." His work often explores complex ethical dilemmas and societal issues.
The "Arc of a Scythe" series should be read in the following order: Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll. There is also a collection of short stories, Gleanings, which can be read after the main trilogy.
The "Unwind Dystology" should be read as follows: Unwind, UnWholly, UnSouled, and UnDivided. These books follow a continuous narrative.
Neal Shusterman is a National Book Award winner for his novel Challenger Deep. He has also received numerous other accolades, including the Michael L. Printz Honor.
Yes. In 2024, Shusterman received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association's YALSA division, which honors an author's significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens — recognizing his body of work including the Arc of the Scythe trilogy, the Unwind Dystology, Challenger Deep, Bruiser, Everlost, Full Tilt, and The Schwa Was Here.