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Angela Shanté
Picture book · Young Adult · Middle Grade

Angela Shanté

Award-winning Kid Lit author and former K–12 teacher!

K–23–56–8📍 In-person💻 VirtualTitle I ratesFree virtual Q&A✓ Published & vetted
Based in
Los Angeles, CA
Local zone
300 mi · no travel fee
Featured books
4
🌐 Website

About Angela

Angela Shanté, is an award-winning author, poet, and educator whose work explores identity, voice, and the power of storytelling. Her debut young adult novel-in-verse, THE UNBOXING OF A BLACK GIRL, was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature and named a 2025 Bank Street Best Book of the Year. Angela spent the early years of her career teaching K–12, where she developed a deep passion for literacy and education. Deepening her love of all things words, Angela earned an MFA in Creative Writing and an MSED in literacy. Now based in Southern California, Angela works as an educational consultant and multi-hyphen artist, specializing in creative, educational, and culturally relevant projects for kids, teachers, and organizations.

Books

The Unboxing of a Black Girl
The Unboxing of a Black Girl
Page Street YA / Macmillan
When My Cousins Come to Town
When My Cousins Come to Town
West Margin Press
The Noisy Classroom (Book 1)
The Noisy Classroom (Book 1)
Turner Publishing
The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum (Book 2)
The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum (Book 2)
Turner Publishing

Visit formats

📍
In-person
School visit
✓ No travel fee within 300 mi of Los Angeles, CA. Beyond that, travel is arranged together.
💻
Virtual
Virtual visit
✓ No travel — connect from anywhere. Often the most budget-friendly option.
🎁
Free
Virtual Q&A
✓ Free for classrooms that have read at least one of Angela's books.

What a visit includes

Visit length, format, and what's included vary from author to author. See Angela's website for formats and details.

Pricing & availability

Fees vary by format, travel, and your school's needs. Reach out directly for a quote and open dates.

✦ Discounted rates available for Title I schools
🎁 Free virtual Q&A for classes that have read a book
Grade levelsK–2, 3–5, 6–8
Local zoneNo travel fee within 300 mi
LanguagesEnglish
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