Shelley Pearson self-published her first zine when she was sixteen. She has been making art and crafts her whole life, and studied painting and printmaking in college. Despite being an adult, she has always gravitated toward young adult novels, and leads a monthly group for adults to discuss YA books through a queer and feminist lens. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her partner and two cats. Learn more at www.shelleypearsonwrites.com
