From the moment she learned to talk, author and speaker Shannon (Kubiak) Primicerio has been engaging audiences with her wit and wisdom. A writer from the second she learned to hold a pencil, Shannon brings a deep passion for God and a keen awareness of the issues teen girls face to both the page and the stage. Whether you are reading one of her books or sitting in an auditorium listening to her speak, you will feel like you know Shannon—and like she knows you.

Using Scripture, personal illustrations and questions that provoke audience interaction, Shannon is able to bring the Bible to life so that teen girls can apply it to the daily drama of their own circumstances. Some of her favorite biblical illustrations are teen girls themselves—Leah, Hagar, Miriam and Mary.

Shannon has a B.A. in journalism and a minor in Biblical studies from Biola University, and was the recipient of the North County Times Excellence in Writing award in 2000, and the San Diego Christian Writers’ Guild Nancy Bayless Award for Excellence in Writing in 2003.

 She has been interviewed on radio and television programs across the nation and was recently featured in such media outlets as PBS’ Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, The Harvest Show and TIME magazine.

Shannon’s ministry spans the globe, as her books are available in several languages. She also served as a mentor to young authors through the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild for three years before creating her own writing curriculum for teens. Her articles have appeared in Marriage Partnership and BRIO magazines. In 2006 Shannon and her husband, Michael, traveled to Lima, Peru as part of the annual BRIO missions trip.

Shannon and Michael make their home in Southern California. You can learn more about Shannon at www.beingagirlbooks.com