Welcome to my website! Feel free to look around and explore. There are things to make, world records to see, and an amazing American story from World War II to discover. (You might also find "Elvis" somewhere on these pages.)

Have fun,

NEWSFLASH!
Jump Into The Sky was just named the 2013 Children's Fiction Winner of the Midland Authors Award. For more information, visit: http://www.midlandauthors.com.

Author Shelley Pearsall brings the writing process to life for students. A former teacher, Shelley is a dynamic presenter who enjoys audiences of all ages. Her unique assembly programs and writing workshops have reached more than 150,000 students in a dozen states. Connect with Common Core standards and have fun with writing too!
For more information on author visits, click here.
Questions? Contact shelleyvisits@yahoo.com.
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Starred Reviews
A Booklist Editors' Choice selection
2012 Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
Social Studies (NCSS) Notable Book 2013
2008 Junior Library
Guild selection
2007 ALA Notable
 
2006 Social Studies Notable Trade Book for Youth
  
2003 Scott O'Dell Winner