Sponsor, Sustaining
Shelley Pearsall
Shelley Pearsall is the author of seven acclaimed books for middle grade and teen readers. Her inspiring and thought-provoking novels are used in classrooms nationwide, and she is a popular school speaker.
Prior to becoming a full-time author, Shelley was a classroom teacher. She has also worked in the education departments of several parks and history museums where she created museum theater events and led public programs. She has a B.A. from The College of Wooster and a Master’s in Education, M. Ed., from John Carroll University.
Event and Book
Battle of the Books welcomes Shelley Pearsall as the featured author for the 2020-2021 battle season. Pearsall is the author of seven highly-acclaimed books for middle grade and teen readers including All of the Above, The Seventh Most Important Thing, and her latest title, Things Seen From Above. Pearsall is known for her relatable characters, descriptive writing style, and moments that readers reflect on long after the final pages are read.
The Battle of the Books Championship: Pandemic Edition begins at 2 p.m., with Shelley Pearsall to follow to 3 p.m. EST.
Guest Host | Ben Whiting
Buy the Book
Bay Books – Suttons Bay
Brilliant Books – Traverse City
Cottage Book Shop – Glen Arbor
Horizon Books – Traverse City
McLean & Eakin – Petoskey
Saturn Booksellers – Gaylord
Battle of the Books Sponsors
Thank you to our amazing Battle of the Book sponsors:
Hagerty
Efulfillment Service
LeadStar
Hazelnut Kids
Rick & Sera Thompson
Robert & Anne Tucker
Thank you to our grantors and partners:
The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation
Traverse City Area District Library
major sponsors
