Shawn D. Hunter

Book Shawn Hunter

School visits · Youth organizations · Events

Bring the author.
Inspire the imagination.

A story they’ll remember.

Invite Shawn D. Hunter to bring books, creativity, and community to your next gathering. This Milwaukee barber and six-book author connects young readers with the person behind the pages, making the world of storytelling feel closer, more personal, and full of possibility.

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Shawn D. Hunter holding his published books
SHAWN D. HUNTER · AUTHOR · MILWAUKEE
SIX PUBLISHED BOOKSREAL MILWAUKEE ROOTSREADING · CREATIVITY · COMMUNITY
Choose your experience

One author.
Many ways to connect.

Tell us about your audience and goals. We’ll discuss an appearance that fits your group, setting, and schedule.

01 / SCHOOL APPEARANCE

Make reading an experience.

Bring Shawn into your classroom, literacy celebration, or school event for an author reading, student questions, and a lively conversation about characters, creativity, and turning ideas into stories.

Give students the chance to meet a real author and discover the imagination behind the books they read.

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02 / YOUTH ORGANIZATION

Open a world of possibilities.

Create a meaningful moment for your youth program with storytelling, conversation, and an author’s perspective on creativity and community.

Shawn’s journey from Milwaukee barber to published author offers a relatable starting point for talking about ideas, self-expression, and what young people can create.

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03 / YOUR EVENT

Bring people together through stories.

Add an engaging author presence to your library gathering, family event, community celebration, or special program. Discuss readings, an author conversation, book signings, and books for your guests.

Make the occasion personal with stories rooted in childhood wonder and the places we call home.

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Shawn D. Hunter reading with young students
Meet Shawn

Milwaukee roots.
A growing literary legacy.

Shawn D. Hunter, also known as Shawn Da Barber, is a Milwaukee barber and the author of six books. His stories bring childhood memories, humor, imagination, and community to the page, from the adventures of Gionni to The Magical Mind of Matthias Patton and What Happened to All the Fruit Trees?

Beyond writing, Shawn shares his books with students and families through school and community appearances. He has also shared his work on Real Milwaukee. His approach is personal: connect through a story, invite a conversation, and give the next generation something to imagine.

Books for your group: Ask about adding copies for students, participants, or guests when you submit your request.

Start planning your appearance

Book Shawn Hunter.

Share a few details about your school, youth organization, or event. Shawn will review your request so you can discuss availability, the experience, and pricing.

Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a booking.

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