about shelby ~
shelby leigh is a bestselling poet and speaker who writes about mental health, self love, healing, and more. her books have been enjoyed by more than 60,000 readers worldwide and her poems have touched millions of readers on social media.
her latest publication is the small steps to self-love journal: a year-long guided journal with weekly self-love and care activities.
her newest poetry book, from sand to stars, was released october 1, 2024 with central avenue publishing. it explores time, overwhelm and self-care and readers say “it feels like a warm hug.”
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 marketing by shelby, which has helped more than 8000 creatives & authors make bigger impact and income with content marketing.
when she’s not writing poetry, you can find her reading a good book, buying yellow decor, taking her tortoise, pancake, for a walk, and eating chocolate.
you can follow her on instagram and tiktok @shelbyleighpoetry where she posts poems daily.
recent press & events
Press:
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus author tells mental health story with poetry
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 teacher 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
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