Shannon McManus, author portrait

Shannon McManus

Shannon McManus is an Audie nominated narrator whose work has garnered multiple AudioFile magazine Earphones and Publishers Weekly Listen Up awards. She has recorded over two hundred titles in romance, mystery, fantasy, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade, and literary fiction. Shannon resides in Los Angeles where she performs in theater, film, and voice over.

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and educators are increasingly aware that integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum is critical if we want students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Download the thematic educator guides on Teaching About Anxiety and Mindfulness and Teaching About Student Wellness. Explore our specially curated collections on

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Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Middle School titles AANHPI Creators – High School titles .

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