Shel

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About me

Gender Female
Industry Education
Occupation Children's Literature Teacher
Location Columbus, OH, United States
Introduction S.J. Kessel had her first story published in Coach's Midnight Diner: The Jesus Vs. Cthulhu edition. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in education, focusing on young adult and children's literature at the Ohio State University, where she also teaches children's literature to education students.
Interests Writing stories. Reading Markus Zusak, John Green, Lois Lowry, Janet Evanovich and any other author's work that catches her eye. Discussing books in class, at home or in a cafe while drinking coffee. Teaching about using children's literature and teaching children's literature. Writing my own stories. It's what makes me happy. Distracting myself with Wii.
Favorite Movies Clue, Love Actually, Brick, Stranger Than Fiction, Juno, Batman Returns, The Dark Knight, X-Men United, The Princess Bride
Favorite Music Tegan & Sara, Northern State, Tori Amos, Le Tigre, The Pierces, No Doubt.
Favorite Books I Am the Messenger, The Book Thief, Whatever, An Abundance of Katherines, Looking for Alaska, 1984, Harry Potter, Peter Pan, The Blue Sword, The Hero and the Crown, Speak, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians