Atlanta author · 25+ books for kids & teens
Stories that spark curiosity—from first science experiments to heart-pounding thrillers.
Picture books, early readers and chapter books that make STEM fun, plus page-turning YA thrillers. And school visits kids are still talking about weeks later.
Ages 4–9
For Kids & Parents
Loves Science, Farm Friends, Theo TheSaurus and more: STEM, kindness and big words, with hands-on activities in every book.
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Ages 13+
For Teens
Wilderness thrillers, cyber conspiracies and dystopian sci-fi with fierce heroines who refuse to back down.
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Grades K–12
For Educators
In-person and virtual author visits, professional development, and free teaching guides that tie to the curriculum.
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New teen sci-fi thriller
Breathless
Sometimes the only choice is between breathing the lie and dying for the truth.
Eria has never left the Biome. When a day meant for celebration turns to tragedy, she stumbles onto the secret it has spent her whole life keeping buried—and now everyone is hunting her. Not for who she is. For what she is.
For fans of Dune, Wool, and Under the Never Sky.
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School visits
Bring Shelli to your school
Assemblies, classroom workshops and book signings for grades K–12, in person or on Zoom. Every visit includes bookmarks for every student and curriculum-ready guides.
“Having this visit was the most rewarding thing I have done in my career to promote literacy. Our students are STILL talking about it.”
“A magical experience for the students and staff. Shelli’s passion for writing left a lasting impression on the young minds of our Clayton Cougars.”
“Working with Shelli is a dream. Celebrating science with children has never been easier!”
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Hi, I’m Shelli!
I traded my corporate heels for flip-flops to follow my passion for writing. Today I write STEM picture books with Kimberly Derting, word-loving dinosaurs, a unicorn named Glitter Poop, and twisty thrillers for teens.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me saving stray critters, volunteering with animal conservation groups, or laughing at my own jokes—at least once.
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