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You've found the website of children's writer Sheri Radford, author of Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, Penelope and the Monsters, Penelope and the Humongous Burp, and other upcoming titles in the Penelope series of picture books.

Want to find out more about current and future Penelope books? Or about Sheri herself (and her three adorable cats)? Or read her page for writers? You've come to the right place. Also check out the page for kids (no grown-ups allowed!), some of her very favourite links, letters from her fans, and photos of her readings.

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News

The third book in the Penelope series, Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, was released in March 2009. To celebrate, Sheri is doing readings at elementary schools and libraries. Contact Sheri to find out more about arranging a visit.

Penelope and the Monsters was nominated for the 2006-2007 Chocolate Lily Awards and ended up winning second place. See photos of the gala awards event.

Penelope and the Monsters was shortlisted for the 2007 Blue Spruce Award, organized by the Ontario Library Association. Sheri's first book, Penelope and the Humongous Burp, was named a 2006 Blue Spruce Honour Book.

Sheri wrote a segment of an episode of Roll Play, which is broadcast on Treehouse TV and SRC (Société Radio-Canada).

This short profile of Sheri appeared on the Scholastic website.

Victoria newscasters mentioned Sheri's first book, Penelope and the Humongous Burp, on the air and even read part of it out loud.