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The Real and Imaginary Worlds of Dashka Slater
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Stories for every age
New York Times best-selling author Dashka Slater has been telling stories since she could talk. Her work spans a multitude of ages and genres, from children’s picture books to investigative journalism for adults.
Bring Dashka to your school, library, or conference
Conversations are my jam! I love speaking with readers and writers of all ages, from elementary through adult. Formats include keynotes, interactive presentations, fireside chats, and writing workshops, as well as university seminars, parent education sessions, and professional development for educators.
Articles and Reporting
Dashka spent ten years as a local reporter in the Bay Area before going on to write for a national audience in such publications as The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, Salon, Sierra, and Mother Jones.
The New York Times, 2020
Can You Talk Your Way Out of a Life Sentence?
California is giving a second chance to thousands of inmates who had no hope of parole. But first they have to prove to a panel of strangers that they’ve truly changed.
The New York Times, 2023
The Instagram Account That Shattered a California High School
It had barely a dozen followers, but the discovery of its racist posts turned a Bay Area community against itself — and changed students’ lives forever.
About Dashka Slater
New York Times-bestselling author Dashka Slater has been described as a “triple threat” for her success in journalism, adult fiction, and children’s literature. Her work has been translated into more than fifteen languages, is taught in schools on six continents, and has sold more than a million copies.
Stay In Touch
When They Told Me To Write, I Bowed is Dashka’s occasional newsletter about new projects and events as well as the craft of writing. A Sigh of Relief is Dashka’s newsletter about justice, accountability, technology, journalism, education, the environment, and other topics she covers in her reporting. Join the conversation by subscribing to one or both.
