Tina Shepardson

Tina Shepardson (she/her) (www.TinaShepardson.com) draws on her experience as both an educator and a parent to spark curiosity and wonder in young readers. A 33-year award-winning teacher and children’s author, Tina is passionate about inspiring, educating, and engaging kids through books. She is the author of Walkout, The Sorry Seeds—a Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorite, 2025—and Canines Unleashed: Hank’s New Pack.

Tina is also the creator and host of The Lil’ Leaders Podcast, where she celebrates young voices by interviewing kids about their life experiences. Each episode encourages leadership, empathy, and literacy, helping kids celebrate the traits, experiences, and actions of leaders through their own stories. The show also offers picture book suggestions tied to the interviews, making it both fun and educational.

Tina welcomes opportunities to speak with educators, parents, and community groups about helping kids develop leadership skills, confidence, and meaningful connections. Together, we can create environments that encourage children to communicate effectively, make thoughtful decisions, solve problems, and discover the strengths they already have within them.

When Tina, a winter enthusiast, isn’t writing, she enjoys Upstate New York and the Catskills with her husband, daughter, and two Akitas—one snowstorm at a time.

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Testimonials:

“I especially appreciated how she set clear expectations at the beginning and made the presentation highly interactive—asking thoughtful questions and keeping the kids engaged throughout. Her preparation was outstanding, even taking the time to share her presentation in advance to ensure it aligned with our needs.” -Aneisa Linton, Library Media Specialist

Books by Tina Shepardson