Children's Author | Shelley Pearsall Author

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About Shelley

Shelley Pearsall is a children's author with Penguin Random House Books. Her seven novels for youth have sold more than 800,000 copies in the US and internationally. Her career began with the publication of the award-winning Trouble Don't Last in 2002...

Virtual Author Visits & Writing Workshops

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Bring the writing process to life! Virtual author visits and interactive writing workshops with Shelley are available for schools in the US, UK, and internationally. Now scheduling for the 2026-27 school year.
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Korea International School

Jeju Island, Korea 2025

“Our entire school middle school will be reading your book, The Seventh Most Important Thing, this January."

Wisconsin, USA

Virtual Visit 2025

"Many of our students are living in situations where it is extremely difficult for them to see anything outside of town. Today, you gave them wings."

Maryland, USA

Virtual Visit 2026

“Inspirational! Students and staff wished it could have lasted the whole day."

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About Shelley

Virtual Author Visits & Writing Workshops

Chat. Create. Write. Bring the writing process to life! Virtual author visits and interactive writing workshops with Shelley are available for schools in the US, UK, and internationally. Now scheduling for the 2026-27 school year. Find out more

Find out more

Chat. Create. Write.
Bring the writing process to life! Virtual author visits and interactive writing workshops with Shelley are available for schools in the US, UK, and internationally. Now scheduling for the 2026-27 school year.
Find out more