Hi there! My name is Shanda (rhymes with panda), and I write and illustrate children’s books. I also love visiting schools and talking with kids about creating, persevering, and thinking big.
Books:
Also in the Works:
- Currently illustrating LITTLE RED WRITING HOOD AND THE BID BAD EDITOR by Rebecca Kraft Rector (Aladdin, Spring 2022).
- Proposal for PUNK ROCK (a graphic novel for ages 6-10) about a rock that’s constantly trampled and how he (with the help of some cool, caring creatures) finds his happy place, himself, and his people.
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday, December 10, 2020, 1 PM EST – Holiday edition! Chris Barton and Shanda McCloskey present Fire Truck vs. Dragon to kids and classrooms everywhere LIVE! Register here.
- Sunday, January 17, 2021, 1 PM EST – Story time, drawing lesson, and book launch celebration for Bedtime Ballet on on YouTube live! A special thanks to Read It Again Bookstore for hosting this event!
- Saturday, April 10, 2021 – BAM Festival (Virtual)
Kids:
Visit my Just For Kids page for LOTS more printable fun!
