Angela Shanté
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Angela Shanté

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Angela Shanté, is an award-winning author and former K-12 teacher. Originally from New York City, she spent the early years of her career teaching in public schools, where she developed a deep passion for literacy and education. Angela earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the City College of New York and an MSED from Fordham University, refining her expertise in both writing and education. Now based in Southern California, Angela works as a consultant and multi-hyphen artist, specializing in creative, educational, and culturally relevant projects for kids, teachers, and organizations. Her work in arts education is deeply rooted in advocating for equity and access, with a strong emphasis on elevating marginalized voices and creating inclusive learning spaces. Angela is committed to using creative storytelling as a tool to inspire and empower all readers (and future writers). As an author, Angela's work spans multiple genres, and is praised for its heart, wit, and authenticity. Her debut Young Adult (YA) book, "THE UNBOXING OF A BLACK GIRL," is nominated for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Awards: 3rd Annual Student Choice Award, Meet-The-Writers 2025 Myra Cohn Livingston Award for Poetry, Children's Literature Council Of Southern California 2025 Bank Street Best Book of the Year 2025 Finalist, The YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award Finalist, 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Silver medalist, 2022 Irma Black Bank Street of Education Book Award for Best Picture Book Finalist, 2020 CBC Kids' Book Choice Awards for Favorite Illustrated Character Winner, 2020 The Wishing Shelf Book Award: Picture Books for Ages 6-8 Finalist, 2020 Forward Indie for Children's Picture Books for 6-8-Year-Olds Winner, 2020 American Fiction Awards Best Cover Design: Children's Books Finalist, 2020 American Fiction Awards for Children's Fiction
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