Shannon Anderson is an award-winning children's book author and loves to do author visits to teach the power of reading, writing, and learning with a growth mindset. She has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. Shannon also held the roles of gifted coordinator, literacy coach, and adjunct professor. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of ten teachers who ''amazed and inspired us'' by the Today Show. You can learn more about her at shannonisteaching.com. She lives in Indiana.