Shelli has written over 25 children’s books and teen novels. She is the co-author of the popular “Loves Science” picture book series with 9 books. She also has solo projects, the “Theo Thesaurus” series, Shine Like a Unicorn, and Florence Nightingale (Chelsea Clinton’s “She Persisted” series). Her newest series, “Farm Friends,” releases in 2024.

After earning a master’s in marketing and working in Corporate America, Shelli traded out her heels and suits for flip-flops and jeans so she could follow her passion for writing. Shelli can often be found on highways and country roads, saving strays and other jaywalking critters, or volunteering with animal conservation groups.

Shelli lives in Atlanta with her own flock of strays—her husband, two kids, one bird, and two crazy-haired Goldendoodles. You can find her online at srjohannes.com.