As per our current Database, Shannon Hale is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Shannon Hale is 50 years, 9 months and 5 days old. Shannon Hale will celebrate 51rd birthday on a Sunday 26th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Shannon Hale upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Shannon Hale |
| Occupation | Young Adult Author |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 26, 1974 (Salt Lake City, UT) |
| Birthday | January 26 |
| Town/City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Nationality | UT |
Shannon Hale’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Shannon Hale was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Mormon author who won the prestigious Newbery Honor for her young adult fantasy book, Princess Academy (2005). Seven years later in 2012, she released the book's sequel, Palace of Stone.
She graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in English and, after pursuing an acting career for a time, received her graduate degree in Creative Writing from the University of Montana.
She was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained in the faith during her adulthood years, writing both books for children and for adults.
She and her husband, Dean Hale, wrote two graphic novels together and became parents to four children: Max, Magnolia, Dinah and Wren.
She and fellow author Lois Lowry both received the Josette Frank Award for their works of children's literature.
