I had the privilege of sitting down with Shannon Anderson—award-winning children’s author, nationally recognized educator, and creative force behind some of today’s most uplifting classroom reads.
We explored her newest works, including:
📘 I Love Blueberries!
🧡 B Is for Belonging
🏡 Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse
🕊️ The expanding Scooter the Word Bird series
Our conversation dug into the heart of what kids need most right now: belonging, confidence-building, growth mindset, and strong communication skills.
We even took a deep dive into a shared passion of ours—how underperforming G/T students are often misunderstood, overlooked, and how educators can better nurture their brilliance.
Shannon brought warmth, clarity, and practical wisdom to every moment of the interview. I can’t wait to share this episode of The Phenomenal Student Podcast with you soon.
Stay tuned.
Be Phenomenal,
Mr. Short
