Shelley Rotner is an award-winning author and photo-illustrator of over sixty children’s books. Her most recent books include LOVE IS A BIG FEELING, FAMILIES, SHADES OF PEOPLE, ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE, and NATURE SPY GUIDE. LET’S CAMP! Coming 3/26. Her books capture real kids trying to make sense of their world.
Her two latest books that she will discuss today with her co-author Gwen Agna, are TRUE YOU-A GENDER JOURNEY and FINDING HOME-WORDS FROM KIDS SEEKING SANCTUARY —recipients of the Junior Literary Guild gold award.
She has traveled extensively for UNICEF documenting programs about children, women, health and education. www.shelleyrotner.com

Awards

Junior Library Guild gold medals, New York Public Library top 100 books of the year.

3 Fun Facts

1. I can stand on my head.
2. I do yoga every day.
3. I enjoy talking to kids more than grown-ups.