Shay McClean is a children’s book writer and erstwhile children’s bookseller. You might remember her from such stores as Third Street Books in McMinnville, Oregon, and Books of Wonder in New York City, where she planned events. She currently lives in Maryland with her husband Leonard, his many Star Wars toys, and their kiddo, Sammy.
AWARDS:
2024 recipient of the Jack Myers Scholarship for Science Writers, Highlights Foundation
2020 #pbparty finalist
Writing With the Stars 2019 mentorship contest winner (selected by Dev Petty)
Represented by Adria Goetz of K.T. Literary.
