Cathy Sheafor

Children’s Writer

Be. Believe. Become.

❊ The Author

Her stories are sometimes quiet and often tender.

A former teacher, a swim lesson instructor, and a mother of two, Cathy loves children. And she loves writing and reading to them. Writing pictures books is one of her greatest pleasures.

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❊ The Works

Upcoming Books

Book cover titled "Keep on a-Walkin'" featuring diverse girls protesting with purple signs. Kimberly Burwell holds a sign that says "Stand Up for Environmental Justice." Written by Dollie Burwell and Cathy Sheafor, illustrated by Safer Hudson. Release date October, 2026.

Illustration of three balls of yarn in blue, pink, and green with knitting needles, in a basket, with text indicating a upcoming book titled 'Sitting and Knitting' by Cathy Sheafor, published by The Pilgrim Press.

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❊ Sparks

For Writers

If you are interested in writing for children, check out this amazing list of how to get started.

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For Kids

Do you want to write? Or illustrate? Just do it!

Get out your favorite writing utensil and start writing. Or choose your favorite form of art and start creating. You have lots of stories inside you and we can't wait to see them and read them! Believe in yourself—you can make the world better by sharing your stories, art, and ideas!

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For Teachers

Forthcoming

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