Shamela Short

Shamela Short grew up in Decatur, Georgia this is where the initial birth of U-jean Orangesicle began. As she embarked on nursing school the dreams of creating U-Jean’s story never wavered. Watching her youngest sister grow; as her vocabulary expanded, so did the thoughts that this book could off more than just a story for young readers to enjoy. Now a registered nurse, Shamela enjoys displaying her creativity through various mediums. She believes, giving back to her community, to young people in the most genuine parts of what a person can offer can have such a great impact!