Shea Serrano Archives

Books |

December 17, 2019

Texas Authors on Their Favorite Books of 2019

From family drama to historical fiction to young adult novels, Texas authors recommend something for everyone.

Art |

October 10, 2019

Illustrator Arturo Torres Brings Basketball, Movies, and Other Things to Life on the Page

The Dallas-based artist has collaborated with writer Shea Serrano on multiple ‘New York Times’ best-sellers.

By Scott Bedgood

Film & TV |

October 9, 2019

Shea Serrano Talks Selena, The Rock, and the Movies That Opened Up His World

The best-selling Texan author takes on the silver screen in his latest book.

By Caitlin Cruz

Books |

May 24, 2019

On Texas Time: Shea Serrano, Best-selling Author and the Pied Piper of Social Media

The author of ‘The Rap Yearbook’ and ‘Basketball (and Other Things)’ talks his latest book and his beginnings as a writer.

Art |

November 18, 2018

The Power Issue: Shea Serrano Is Conquering Social Media

The San Antonio Twitter legend mobilizes a quarter-million followers to advocate for social justice (and sell a few books).

By Charley Locke

Arts & Entertainment |

November 15, 2018

Shea Serrano’s New Podcast, ‘Villains,’ Is Like Listening in on His Movie Club

That’s a club we would like to join.

By Charley Locke

The National Podcast of Texas |

August 3, 2018

Amanda Shires and Shea Serrano Are Paving Their Own Lanes

On a doubleheader podcast, Andy Langer speaks with a pair of guests who refuse to settle for the status quo.

By Andy Langer

Best Thing In Texas |

January 12, 2018

The Best Thing in Texas: Shea Serrano Fans Are Sending a Whole Bunch of Copies of His Basketball Book to Soldiers Deployed Overseas

The generous spirit of the Houston-based writer—and his online army of fans—continues to impress.

Music |

July 31, 2017

AMC’s Love Affair With Texas Continues With ‘The Rap Yearbook’

Houston writer Shea Serrano's ’Rap Yearbook’ gets the docu-series treatment, produced by The Roots and Academy Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney.

Books |

December 11, 2015

Bestselling Author Shea Serrano Is Live Tweeting Giving Out $100 Bills To Fast Food Workers

The bestselling author of 'The Rap Yearbook' is sharing his success with fast food workers and thrift store customers.

Music |

October 12, 2015

Music Monday: Shea Serrano On ‘The Rap Yearbook’ And His Houston Hip Hop Playlist

How the Houston-based writer went from ”this sounds super f—ing boring” to the author of a new book.