She currently lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick with her husband Brent (who is also an author). Since becoming a published author, Sherrard has enjoyed visiting many classrooms and libraries to speak to young people about writing, literacy, and most of all, finding and following your dreams.īorn in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Valerie has lived in a number of provinces. Oscar’s second adventure There’s a Goldfish in my Shoe! was released in the fall of 2009, the same year that Valerie's debut juvenile novel, Tumbleweed Skies, was published. In 2008 There’sĪ COW Under My Bed! introduced Oscar Ollie Brown. Although nearly three decades went by before she began to pursue writing seriously, Valerie never forgot her teacher’s words.Īfter producing a number of books for teens, Sherrard turned her hand to picture books and juvenile novels. Highly recommended for middle-grade readers. She also keeps the story hopeful and optimistic and reminds readers that theres nothing wrong with asking for help. Alf Lower, praised and encouraged her efforts and instilled in her a lifelong belief in her ability to write. Sherrard does an excellent job of lacing humour into the story without making light of what Corbins going through. Valerie Sherrard first decided to become an author when she was in grade six! Her homeroom teacher that year, Mr.
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