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Welcome! This is the official website of award-winning children's author Shelley Moore Thomas. Poke around for a while. There are picture books, chapter books and even easy readers. You're bound to find something you like.
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Books are available at these and other fine bookstores.
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What's New?
New Book!
FROM TREE TO SEA arrives in bookstores on February 12, 2019. Christopher Silas Neal did the illustrations and they are incredible. The book is basically a love song to the strength and courage we can find in nature if we just look for it.
Save the Date! November 21
I am coming to Barnes and Noble for LOCAL CHILDREN'S AUTHOR NIGHT! Yay!!! More details sool
Save this Date, too! December 3
Jefferson Elementary's Annual Book Event. I can't wait!
