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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.

News

Sheri recently signed a contract with Simply Read Books for an illustrated twisted fairy tale that will be published in late 2010 or early 2011.

Check out this recent interview with Sheri.

The third book in the Penelope series, Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, was released in March 2009. Contact Sheri to find out about arranging a visit at your elementary school or library.

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.