Sara Shepard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sara Shepard
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Sara Shepard at the Brooklyn Book Festival (2010)
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| Born | April 8, 1977 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
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| Period | 2005–present |
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Sara Shepard (born April 8, 1977) is a famous American author. She is best known for her popular book series Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game. Both of these exciting series were turned into TV shows on the Freeform channel.
About Sara Shepard
Sara Shepard grew up with her sister, Alison. She finished high school in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, in 1995. Later, she went to New York University and earned a degree in 1999. She also got a special writing degree from Brooklyn College in 2004.
Before becoming a full-time author, Sara worked at a company called Time, Inc. She helped create lifestyle magazines. She started writing books for others in 2002. By 2005, she began writing her own stories. Today, Sara Shepard lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Books on TV
Many of Sara Shepard's books have become popular TV shows. Her series Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game were both made into shows by ABC Family (now called Freeform).
Pretty Little Liars
The Pretty Little Liars book series is based on Sara's own experiences growing up. The TV show Pretty Little Liars was very successful. It ran for seven seasons! The main characters were played by Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell, and Lucy Hale. They played Spencer Hastings, Hanna Marin, Emily Fields, and Aria Montgomery.
The Lying Game
The Lying Game TV show started on August 15, 2011. This show was also inspired by Sara's book series. The main character, Sutton Mercer and Emma Becker, was played by Alexandra Chando. The show ran for two seasons before it was cancelled in 2013.
Other TV Shows and Projects
In 2017, another one of Sara's book series, The Perfectionists, was made into a TV show. It was called Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. This show was a follow-up to the original Pretty Little Liars series. Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish returned to play their roles as Alison DiLaurentis and Mona Vanderwaal. Other actors like Sofia Carson and Sydney Park joined the cast. This series was cancelled after one season.
Also in 2017, it was announced that Sara's book The Heiresses would become a TV show for ABC. Shay Mitchell was set to star in it. However, this show did not move forward.
In 2019, Sara Shepard helped produce a web series called Crown Lake. It started on June 20, 2019. She also created a podcast series called Cruise Ship, which came out in 2021.
Sara Shepard's Appearances
Sara Shepard has even appeared in some of the TV shows based on her books!
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Pretty Little Liars | Ms. Shepard | She had a small part in the episode "The Homecoming..." |
| 2015 | Pretty Little Liars | News reporter "Sara Shepard" | She had another small part in the episode "I'm a Good Girl, I Am" |
Sara Shepard's Creative Roles
Sara Shepard also works behind the scenes as a writer and producer for various projects.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019–present | Crown Lake | Writer / producer | This is a web series. |
| 2021–2022 | Memory Lane | Co-creator / writer | This is a podcast series. |
| 2021 | Cruise Ship | Creator / writer | This is a podcast series. |
| 2022 | The Liars | Creator / writer | This is a podcast series. |
See also
In Spanish: Sara Shepard para niños
