Sheila Griffin Llanas

Sheila Griffin Llanas is an accomplished author with extensive experience in children's literature and educational writing. Since 2011, Sheila has contributed to ABDO Publishing, focusing on series such as the Children's Illustrators and Animal Icons, along with an analysis of Suzanne Collins' works. Opportunities at Red Line Editorial and Capstone Publishers have included diverse topics, from historical figures to contemporary pop culture. Sheila has also authored poetry collections and easy cookbooks for kids with Enslow Publishers, Inc. As a freelance educational writer since 1999, Sheila has collaborated with clients like National Geographic and ETS. Additionally, teaching roles at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha and Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth highlight a commitment to education. Sheila holds a BA in Literature and Creative Writing from UW Madison and an MFA in Poetry from the University of Iowa.