Ryan La Sala is a critically acclaimed and award-winning author known for his signature wit and style spanning multiple genres, including his bestselling YA horror novels The Dead of Summer (2025, Scholastic) and The Honeys (2022, Scholastic). An extrovert and ex-theater kid, Ryan is an in-demand speaker for audiences of all ages and has been invited into schools across the country. He has taught multiple professional workshops, and made countless appearances at conventions and book festivals, from ALA’s annual conference to YallFest/YallWest, where he has thrice hosted the infamous Smackdown to packed theaters. He would love to speak at your school!