My Books

Reviews for Poof!

The Disappearance of a Writer in the Age of AI

“Want to understand the staggering impact of AI on content creators? Look no further than Shana Burg’s riveting memoir. Poof! will crack you up and make your jaw drop at the exact same time.”
—Julia McCoy, President & Partner, BrandWell
“Creators will love it!”
—Ricky Kesler, President, Income School LLC
“Poof! offers not just humor but insight into how AI is reshaping the world for writers. Shana Burg thoughtfully navigates the quirks and quandaries of writing in an AI-driven society. A must-read for anyone curious about the future of creativity.”
—Amir Husain, Author of The Sentient Machine and Founder of SparkCognition

“Creators will love it!”

—Ricky Kesler, President, Income School LLC

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“Gripping….delivers an emotional wallop.”
—Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

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“Burg creates a vivid work of art.”
—Kirkus Reviews

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Resources for Educators

Resources for A Thousand Never Evers

Random House BookNotes – A pre-reading activity and discussion questions.
Jim Crow Laws—A select list of the Jim Crow laws that shows how every aspect of life was affected.
Civil Rights: Is there More to the Story?–A discussion of the Latino fight for civil rights

Resources for Laugh With the Moon

Book Trailer—Check out my book trailer! It features pictures I took while visiting Malawi.
World Altering Medicin e—Here I share an interview with Dr. Kevin Bergman, who helped me understand the medical conditions faced by children in Malawi.
Galimoto–Kids in Malawi make toys from materials they find in the environment. Use this handout to inspire your students to make their own toys.