Megan Shull is an author and screenwriter. Her books for kids and teens include The Swap (made into a Disney film), Bounce (acquired by Paramount Pictures), Billion Dollar Girl (Penguin Random House), Amazing Grace (Disney/Hyperion), and other works.

Her novels center on themes of courage, belonging, and hope, connecting with readers around the world. The Swap—starring Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand—was made into a Disney movie that continues to delight audiences on Disney+ more than a decade after its debut.

Megan holds a doctoral degree from Cornell University, where her work focused on building resilience and helping kids feel seen, soothed, and less alone. 

Megan lives in Ithaca, New York—where she was born and raised.

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Megan Shull is an author and screenwriter. Her novels for kids and teens include The Swap (adapted into Disney’s hit film), Bounce (acquired by Paramount Pictures), Billion Dollar Girl (Penguin Random House), and more.