Christina Shawn

Christina Shawn is a reading specialist, literacy coach, and author who writes about magical moments in our everyday lives. 

She is the author of picture books AND THEN CAME YOU (Maydani, Chronicle Books) and the upcoming NO LOVE POTION (Miller-Gass, The Little Press, 2026) and LUCAS PLAYS (Yu, 2017).

Her current projects focus on early literacy foundations while helping children feel seen, heard, and understood.

Christina lives in Virginia with her husband, three kiddos, and two fluffy bunnies, who provide a constant supply of support, humor, and inspiration. 

She loves yoga, beach bike rides, mountain hikes, and adventuring to new places. Mostly, she loves the spark of learning something new and passing it along.