The Shy Monster

Shamirrah Hill, M.A. is a creativity specialist and performing arts program developer with over 15 years of experience. She has a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Howard University and a Master's degree in Educational Theatre from New York University. As a certified K-12 theatre teacher, she loves teaching acting classes that help children and teens get out of their comfort zones, overcome their shyness, and feel confident. She wrote The Shy Monster to empower children to overcome their fears, defeat their shyness, and become who they are meant to be in the world. Shamirrah is the founder and director of the Black Youth Theatre Program - an arts program that helps Black youth in Phoenix, AZ, learn about their culture, develop their creativity, and feel comfortable & confident in their skin. She is also a creative writing coach who works with adults and children to help them develop their children's books. She founded the Youth Writer's Academy to help children, age 9 and up, become published authors. Shamirrah has performed throughout the country as an actress, dancer, mime, and spoken word artist. She has trained several actors, dancers, mimes, steppers and poets of various ages. Additionally, she is a director and playwright with work that has been produced and performed in Washington, DC, and New York City. To learn more about Shamirrah Hill, her Arizona-based programs, or her online courses, visit www.ShamirrahHill.com.

Donald L. Hill, MBA is the founder of Donnie Graphics, an Arizona-based graphic design company that specializes in children's book illustrations and start-to-finish support for self-publishing authors. Donnie Graphics provides memorable top-quality designs and cost efficient prices. For more information, visit Donnie Graphics at www.donniegraphics.com or www.dgselfpublishing.com.