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Shana Targosz

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NY Times Bestselling Author. The Underwild: River of Spirits, & Relic of Thieves (5/24/2026, Aladdin/S&S). Oregon Literary Fellow. Rep: Andrea Morrison, Writers House. Fountain pen & ink collector. Made of tea & Ghibli vibes ✨📚 https://linktr.ee/stargosz

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Apr 3

I can't believe I get to type these words... The Underwild: River of Spirits is a New York Times Bestseller!

The tears keep coming, but they are the best kind of tears. Thank you, friends, family, & readers, for believing in my book. All of this wouldn't be happening if not for your support 🥹💜

Text on a dark purple background. Text states "The Underwild: River of Spirits is a New York Times Bestseller. #4 River of Spirits, by Shana Targosz. (Aladdin) Senka and Poppy get lost together in the Underworld. (Ages 8 to 12). Image features a cover of the book with a dark-haired young girl rowing a boat on a raging river while glowing moths surround her.

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

Ghosts, MH rep, and a nuanced exploration of generational trauma? So here for this book!

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

Love this story so much! ❤️

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

So in love with this story! 🥹❤️

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

This PB needs to be on shelves! Such a gorgeous and heart-tugging story!

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

Completely hooked! I love everything about this! 😍

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

Mortimer's cinnamony zucchini muffins have been popping up around the Living realm! Mortimer would be so proud 🐦‍⬛✨️

Leah Jordain @leahjordain.bsky.social · 9d

Finally, a recipe with enough cinnamon! Shoutout to Mortimer the messenger-raven and his cinnamony zucchini muffins from Shana Targosz's incredible THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS @shanatargosz.bsky.social

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 5h

Mortimer would be so proud! Thank you for celebrating with ne, and for baking muffins! 🥰❤️

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · 24d

So excited to be part of the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival! Come see me on Saturday, October 11th! ✨️

Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 26d

We're thrilled to welcome @shanatargosz.bsky.social to Bigfoot! Shana is the New York Times bestselling author of The Underwild: River of Spirits (Aladdin/Simon & Schuster).

Meet Shana at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 26d

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy book birthday! ✨

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Cassandra Federman @cassfederman.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔱Aquamanatee is making a splash at a bookstore (or comic book store) near you TODAY! Perfect for kids ages 5-7 who ❤️ graphic novels and for fans of Nawhal & Jelly and This Is a Sea Cow!

🔗in bio to purchase

Onward to illustrating 🔱 book 2 in this adorable series!

#graphicnovel #kidlit #edusky

Image of the cover of the Young graphic novel Aquaman where Marlow the manatee has his flippers up in the air and he is dressed as Aquaman. His friend Goldie, the goldfish wears glasses in the bottom right corner and is looking directly at a Seaborg, which is a sea animal that has been taken over and has become half robotic. Goldie is trying to get Marlow’s attention so he too can recognize the danger in front of them.

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you so much, Sondra! 💙

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Sondra Eby @sondrae.bsky.social · Aug 22

My daughter's planning her Halloween costume. So let's get spooky! 😅

I loved exploring the underworld in this book full of ghosts, gods, & chimera by @shanatargosz.bsky.social.

Recommend for kids who're obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters (and you too, admit it!). shanatargosz.com/writing

#kidlit

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Sep 3

Get ready to return to the Underworld in The Underwild: Relic of Thieves! From now until Friday, Sept 5, B&N members can get 25% off upcoming releases!

🗝️ River of Spirits paperback - February 24, 2026
🗝️ Relic of Thieves - March 24, 2026

Stunning covers illustrated by Danlin Zhang🗝️🐦‍⬛

#BNPreorder

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Aug 13

YAY! This makes the day even more special!!

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Aug 13

✨️They're here! ✨️ Going to #WorldCon? Meet me at one of my panels or signings! I'll have badge ribbons to hand out to anyone who wants to apprentice to Charon in the Underworld 💜

Be wary, though - not all spirits are willing to let the Living slip through their grasps...

See you in Seattle ✨️

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Aug 10

I wrote a book about myths & magic, of lost friends & found families. It is a story about running to the person who is your home, & fighting to save them when the monsters come.

RELIC OF THIEVES releases March 24, 2026. Available for pre-order now 🐦‍⬛

Cover illustration by Danlin Zhang ✨

#books

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Aug 8

A limited number of copies of The Underwild: River of Spirits will be available for purchase at the Book Nook in the convention hall.

Bookmarks, bookplates, and other special items will be available at my events (quantities limited)!

Will you be at #WorldCon? Let me know - I'd love to meet you!

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Aug 8

So excited to be a guest at #WorldCon ✨

I'll be on panels, at meet-ups, & will be hosting a table talk. Bring your family & friends & anyone who loves Greek mythology inspired stories set in the Underworld 🐦‍⬛

Come say hi! I'd love to meet you there ✨

Graphic of an author photo of Shana Targosz set against a background with stars and books. Text reads: Meet me at WorldCon! August 13-16, 2025, Seattle Convention Center. Shana Targosz, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Underwild: River of Spirits. Join me at panels, signings, meet-ups, and table talks!

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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Jul 29

RELIC OF THIEVES is on Edelweiss! ✨

Curious about what happens next in the Underwild series? Meet new characters, reunite w/ favorite friends (& foes), & find plenty of adventure (& doom). Plus there's a 3-headed puppy, a cat w/ the power of nightmares, & lots of birds 🐦‍⬛

Cover illo by Danlin Zhang

Graphic of the cover of The Underwild: Relic of Thieves by Shana Targosz, featuring two girls reaching for magical keys as they fall through mist. Text reads: Request now on Edelweiss. The Underwild: Relic of Thieves, Deluxe Limited Edition. Stunning sprayed edges with a custom key design! Beautiful metallic jacket with embossing!

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Jul 28

They are stunning!!

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · Jul 28

#unboxing the author copies of my #graphicnovel, #themanymisfortunesofeugeniawang.
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Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Jun 24

Ack! I had to delete my original post because I made an error about event times. Fixed and reposted, and still excited to see you!!

Shana Targosz @shanatargosz.bsky.social · Jun 24

So excited to attend this year's #ALAAC2025 conference! I'll be there to sign books and be a panelist. If you are going to the American Library Association Annual Conference, please come meet me! I'd love to meet you and talk endlessly about books 💙

#ala #americanlibraryassociation #books

Graphic with photo of Shana Targosz at the top right corner and her novel, The Underwild: River of Spirits at the bottom left corner. Text reads:
Meet me at ALA! Saturday June 28th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Underwild: River of Spirits signing in the Simon & Schuster booth. Sunday June 29th 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM The Art of Building Bridges Panel at the Chapter One Stage (Booth 112) with Brian Gonsar, Stan Yan, and Jess Callans. ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025, Philadelphia.