Shanaya Fastje Explained

Shanaya Fastje
Pseudonym:Shanaya
Birth Date:13 April 1999
Birth Place:El Paso, Texas
Occupation:Author, singer-songwriter, motivational speaker
Years Active:2008–present
Genre:Science fiction, fantasy
Subject:Bullying, motivation
Notableworks:Mystery School, Mystery School Monday Sleepover Disaster, Mystery School Crazy Adventures and Bully in the Mirror

Shanaya Fastje (born April 13, 1999, in El Paso, Texas) is an American writer, singer-songwriter, and motivational speaker.[1]

Early life

Shanaya Fastje is the daughter of Lothar and Connie Fastje. At 12 years old she moved to Los Angeles to further pursue her singing, writing, acting, and speaking career.[1] Shanaya attended various schools until she graduated High School with honors on May 10, 2012, at the age of thirteen.[2] In 2010 and 2011, Shanaya was a member of The Youth Council (for high school students) in El Paso Texas after City Hall granted special permission for her to serve.[3] [4]

Career

Published works

She has written and published five books titled Mystery School, Mystery School: Monday Sleepover Disaster, Mystery School: Crazy Adventures, Bully in the Mirror, and Velvet Door Society.[5] Bully in the Mirror is a curriculum style self-help book mainly directed to teens, young adults, and adults.[6]

Public speaking

Shanaya began public speaking at the age of ten, after publishing her first two books.[7] [8] Shanaya has spoken at various schools, orphanages and universities including The University of Southern California (USC), California State University San Bernardino (CSU), La Vern University, and The Queen Mary.[9] She has traveled across the United States, teaching how to build self-confidence and combat bullying.[10] [11]

Television appearances

She is known for her television appearances such as The Jeff Probst Show and Hit Me Up!.[6] [12]

Awards and recognition

Shanaya has received:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: On Her Way to LA. El Paso Times. Ramón. Renteria. July 19, 2011. 2014-11-30.
  2. Web site: She's Already an Author, Speaker and Musician. Parenting Teens. Ami. Morin. July 19, 2011. 2014-11-30.
  3. Web site: Ramnath . Subramanian . October 3, 2011 . Shanaya Shows How Education Should Work . . 2014-11-30.
  4. Web site: November 1, 2010 . Young Author About To Release Her Third Book . Texas Home School Coalition Association . 2014-11-30.
  5. Web site: Books By Shanaya Fastje . SBPRA . 2014-11-30.
  6. Web site: Nicole . Karacia . Teen Actress/Author Shanaya Fastje Takes on Hollywood, Music and Bullies . LASPLASH . 2014-11-30.
  7. Web site: October 2, 2009 . 10 Years Old Author . . 2014-11-30.
  8. Web site: March 22, 2011 . Whiz Kid Gets Day Named in Her Honour . . 2014-11-30.
  9. Web site: Shanaya Fastje. IMDb. 2014-11-30.
  10. Web site: February 27, 2013 . An Interview With Shanaya Fastje . Chase March . 2014-11-30.
  11. Web site: Alex . Hinojosa . March 19, 2011 . Texas Whiz Kid Gets Day Named in Her Honor . . Texas . 2014-11-30.
  12. Web site: Radical Parenting. Media Bang. January 23, 2013. 2014-11-30.
  13. Web site: Shanaya Fastje Receives Presidential Award . SBPRA. 2014-11-30.

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