about shelby ~
shelby leigh is a bestselling poet and speaker who writes about mental health, self love, healing, and more.
her newest book, from sand to stars, will be released october 2024 with central avenue publishing.
her most well-known collection, changing with the tides, was originally released april 2019 and is an amazon #1 bestseller in poetry. it was re-released in july 2022 with gallery books.
shelby’s third book, girl made of glass, was released in january 2023 with central avenue publishing, and is a #1 bestseller in women’s poetry.
she is the founder of the poetry club, a community hub for poets to improve their craft and publish their own poetry books. she is also the founder of marketing by shelby, supporting creatives & authors to make bigger impact and income on social media.
when she’s not writing or reading poetry, you can find her reading a good book, buying yellow decor, taking her tortoise, pancake, for a walk, and/or probably eating chocolate.
you can follow her on instagram and tiktok @shelbyleighpoetry where she posts poems daily.
press & speaking
Recipient of Chateau d'Orquevaux Artists and Writers Residency and Emerging Artists Grant
Guest speaker at Sharjah International Book Fair
Featured on the cover of City Times/Khaleej Times
Guest workshop host at Princeton University
Canvas Rebel Interview: Meet Shelby Leigh
Pulse 95 radio interview with Shelby Leigh
Sharjah 24 article featuring Shelby Leigh
unpack this! podcast: overcoming self-doubt and anxiety to build your deam
authority magazine interview: why & how Shelby Leigh is helping to champion mental wellness
how to rewrite your stars podcast: Being Seen and Poetry w/ Guest Shelby Leigh
authority magazine interview on self-care
nfaa: importance of social media for authors
self-love ignited podcast: using writing to overcome self-doubt
tarot reflections podcast: writing as a tool to strengthen your mental health
campfire learn: hype up and market your book, an interview with shelby leigh
contact me
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