Most Popular Books by Erin Shields

"The biggest mistake any of us could make would be to underestimate Satan." The seventeenth century and present day are seamlessly intertwined as Satan vents to an audience about her frustration at being cast out of Heaven and her thoughts on oppression. When she finds out that God has created delicate new creatures called "humans," she crafts a plan for revenge and betrayal on the Almighty. Erin Shields turns Heaven and Hell upside down in this witty, modern, feminist retelling of John Milton''s epic poem about the first battle between good and evil. Shields''s wickedly smart and funny script questions the reasons of the universe, the slow process of evolution and the freedom of knowledge. The debate over right and wrong has never been so satisfying.

If We Were Birds is a shocking, uncompromising examination of the horrors of war, giving voice to a woman long ago forced into silence, and placing a spotlight on millions of female victims who have been silenced through violence. A deeply affecting and thought-provoking re-imagining of Ovid''s masterpiece "Tereus, Procne, and Philomela," Erin Shields''s award-winning play is an unflinching commentary on contemporary war and its aftermath delivered through the lens of Greek tragedy.

Award-winning playwright Erin Shields has crafted three thought-provoking plays that centre on the inner lives of women, offering space for those who dare to listen.

In these two plays for young audiences, award-winning playwright Erin Shields presents the challenges of communication and friendship.

After nearly a decade of the Trojan War, the women of Greece are growing restless. Led by the indomitable Penelope and the fierce Clytemnestra, a band of Grecian women defy the odds and bravely set sail for the shores of Troy, determined to end the conflict themselves. The journey is fraught with danger--bloodthirsty warriors, mythical beasts, and the capricious will of the gods. But these women are no mere bystanders in the tales of men. Get ready to embark on the greatest adventure that Homer and Virgil never told. A radical retelling of the ancient Greco-Roman epics, Ransacking Troy is a bold and brilliant reimagining of the most famous war story of all time, where women take centre stage as the rightful heroes. In her signature revisionist style, award-winning playwright Erin Shields brings a refreshing feminist twist to this thrilling odyssey, confronting the habitual violence and disregard for women''s lives that persist during times of war. A mythical tale for modern times, Ransacking Troy envisions what happens when women band together to build a better world.

In a sweaty hotel room, a lonely businessman and a young woman meet for sex. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, the sex becomes talk and the talk becomes dangerous. Nothing is off limits in this battle of morality, economics and desire. This witty, dark and sexually charged new play by Governor General''s Literary Award-winner Erin Shields shines a light on the complexities of sex tourism and our preconceptions about them.

A lovely book of love poems. Perfect gift for valentines day.

Corny Coronavirus has been traveling the world. He shows up on the doorstep of a child with a suitcase and the ability to spread germs everywhere. This playful story, written by a licensed marriage and family therapist/certified art therapist, a certified Child Life specialist and the head of the Literally Healing Program at Children''s Hospital Los Angeles, follows as the child Corny visits goes from unsure to empowered. Readers learn what they can do to stay safe, and how they can deal with the challenges of a global pandemic. The vibrantly animated story reinforces good habits, validates feelings, and normalize the experience kids are having. The end of the book includes tips and guidelines for parents, guardians and caregivers as well.

This is the Spanish translation of Careless Corny: A Cautionary Tale. Corny Coronavirus has been traveling the world. He shows up on the doorstep of a child with a suitcase and the ability to spread germs everywhere. This playful story, written by a licensed marriage and family therapist/certified art therapist, a certified Child Life specialist and the head of the Literally Healing Program at Children''s Hospital Los Angeles, follows as the child Corny visits goes from unsure to empowered. Readers learn what they can do to stay safe, and how they can deal with the challenges of a global pandemic. The vibrantly animated story reinforces good habits, validates feelings, and normalize the experience kids are having. The end of the book includes tips and guidelines for parents, guardians and caregivers as well.

This feminist, revisionist King Lear prequel centres the daughters as they negotiate patriarchal systems built to keep them relegated to the sidelines.