Hello!

So glad to meet you!

I’m Rona Shirdan – children’s author and book coach.

In the past, I have volunteered on a crisis hotline, sold toys in a department store, and for over 40 years managed/coached employees in a Fortune 100 company.

Today, I am an author, beta reader, and book coach. I work with The Highlights Foundation as their Customer Experience Coordinator and Ambassador. I also serve as the Co-Regional Advisor for the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of SCBWI .

In my free time, you will find me reading mystery novels and children’s books (I have a special love for picture books – fiction AND nonfiction)! I live just outside of Philadelphia with my husband, Andre, and calico cat, Lola. We have two adult sons, Aaron and Michael. I have a dislike for snow, and a fondness for prairie dogs, sloths - and especially giraffes.

My passion is collaborating with storytellers who write for children, motivating them and inspiring them to use their creativity and perseverance to get their best work done.

If you write for children of any age and in any genre, allow me to partner with you as you create, revise, and submit.

I look forward to celebrating your work and your successes!