Shanna Miles

Shanna Miles, Author

About Shanna Miles

Shanna Miles ia an author and librarian living in Atlanta. She writes critically acclaimed fiction for all ages. Here is what people are saying:


“This title would be great as a modern replacement for Romeo and Juliette or in any library or classroom looking to add more diverse romance stories.” Kelly R. Silwani, Library Media Specialist, Olentangy Orange Middle School, Lewis Center, Ohio

— School Library Journal


On The Rise of Issa Igwe A 2024 Kirkus Best Book of the Year

“Sharing several members of a magically gifted extended family with Miles’ The Fall of the House of Tatterly (2023), as well as the same sublime blend of humor and horror, this companion volume pitches its determined Black lead into encounters with terrifying foes and surprising allies.” Kirkus, STARRED Review 

Miles to Go Foundation

The Miles to Go Foundation provides need based scholarships to students who need assistance getting basic items to attend a 4-year institution. Dorm room materials like towels, laundry detergent, sheets and shower shoes are often overlooked. 

Freestyle Fantasy Frenzy 2024

The Freestyle Fantasy Frenzy is a Summer readathon that centers the expansive worlds that Black folk build when they’re dreaming. We celebrate the Black authors of horror, fantasy and science fiction and commit to reading them all month long.

You can read as much or as little as you please, but we ask that you absolutely do read and do the following:

Our featured bookshop is a Black owned Indie Bookstore in Decatur, Georgia, Brave and Kind.  There is a link to all the books featured at Storygraph, the Black owned alternative to Goodreads. You will need to sign into your account to see the list on StoryGraph.

You can also purchase from Brave & Kind via the link here.