diff --git a/resolvers/reader.py b/resolvers/reader.py
index a4acbc46..4d86ee0b 100644
--- a/resolvers/reader.py
+++ b/resolvers/reader.py
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ async def load_shouts_by(_, info, options):
     """
 
     q = (
-        select(Shout)
+        select(Shout, Author)
         .options(
             joinedload(Shout.authors),
             joinedload(Shout.topics),