Shellon Pagnotta

Shellon Pagnotta is an American children’s author, insatiable reader, and avid writer, with an undeniable passion for her craft. As a mother of two beautiful biracial boys, Shellon uses her unique, poetic voice to create books that help to explain the magnificence of diversity to kids of all shapes and colors. Her history as a poet and songwriter, shows within her works, as she treats each written line as a new masterpiece. Always looking to sharpen her skills, Shellon constantly is looking for new opportunities to learn and grow; a characteristic she hopes to pass on to her twin boys. When Shellon is not writing, she loves to stay fit and active. Having been married to her soulmate for over ten years, the pair love to travel, workout, and learn together. Though incredibly family-oriented, Shellon keeps herself busy through a myriad of hobbies. She believes it is important to practice self-care, especially as a mother, in order to take better care of her boys. At the end of the day, she is an inspired woman who has devoted her life to creating powerful pieces to help children grow into the best people they can be.