Shannon Anderson is a third-grade teacher, children’s book author, gifted coordinator, national presenter, and former adjunct professor. She has worked on the Indiana State Literacy Association Board of Directors and served as the regional advisor for the Indiana Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Shannon loves teaching, writing, presenting, doing author visits, traveling, and running very early in the mornings with her big dog. She lives in Indiana with her police-chief husband and two daughters.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri,
Violet Lemay worked in New York City as a theater designer before she started making books for children. With her husband and son, Violet has lived all over the world, including Auckland, New Zealand, and Ningbo, China. No matter where she happens to be, Violet is always busy in her studio, happily making books for kids.
Shannon Anderson is an award-winning children's book author, TEDx speaker, and national presenter. She loves to do author visits to teach the power of reading, writing, and learning with a growth mindset. Shannon taught for 25 years from first grade through college level, where she wore the hats of literacy coach, gifted coordinator, and adjunct professor. She lives in Indiana. You can learn more about her and her books at www.shannonisteaching.com.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Violet Lemay worked in New York City as a theater designer before she started making books for children.
With her husband and son, Violet has lived all over the world, including Auckland, New Zealand, and Ningbo, China. No matter where she happens to be,
Violet is always busy in her studio, happily making books for kids.