Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
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| White Ink: Poems on Mothers and Motherhood |
2007 |
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Collections#
| Title |
Published |
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| History, Advice, and Other Half-Truths |
2012 |
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Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
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| As Many Nows as I Can Get |
2019 |
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| A Catalog of Burnt Objects |
2025 |
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Shana Youngdahl is an American author and poet whose work spans young adult fiction, literary novels, and poetry. Her YA debut, As Many Nows as I Can Get (2019), tells the story of a teenager whose summer romance leads to life-changing consequences. The book received attention for its honest treatment of young love and its aftermath.
Youngdahl’s poetry collection, History, Advice, and Other Half-Truths (2012), shows her range as a writer comfortable in multiple forms. Her work frequently deals with memory, loss, and the way personal history shapes identity. She has also contributed to the poetry anthology White Ink: Poems on Mothers and Motherhood (2007).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Shana Youngdahl written?
Shana Youngdahl has written four books across three series.
What was Shana Youngdahl's first book?
Shana Youngdahl’s first book is White Ink: Poems on Mothers and Motherhood, published in 2007.
Does Shana Youngdahl write both fiction and poetry?
Yes, Youngdahl works in both forms. Her fiction includes the YA novel As Many Nows as I Can Get (2019) and the novel A Catalog of Burnt Objects (2025), while her poetry appears in the collection History, Advice, and Other Half-Truths (2012) and the anthology White Ink (2007).