Shanaya Fastje
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Shanaya Fastje | |
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 Fastje in Nashville, Tennessee | |
| Born | April 13, 1999 El Paso, Texas |
| Pen name | Shanaya |
| Occupation | Author, singer-songwriter, motivational speaker |
| Genre | Science fiction, fantasy |
| Subject | Bullying, motivation |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Notable works | Mystery School, Mystery School Monday Sleepover Disaster, Mystery School Crazy Adventures and Bully in the Mirror |
| Website | |
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Shanaya Fastje (born April 13, 1999, in El Paso, Texas) is an American writer, singer-songwriter, and motivational speaker.[1]
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]
