Debra Kempf Shumaker
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Press Kit

Biography

Debra Kempf Shu­mak­er start­ed read­ing at the age of four and has­n’t stopped since. She grew up on a small dairy farm in Wis­con­sin but now lives in the sub­urbs of North­ern Vir­ginia with her hus­band, three sons, and two cats. Debra is the author of Freaky, Funky Fish, Pecu­liar Pri­mates, Tell Some­one, and the upcom­ing Wind Is a Dance. When she isn’t read­ing or writ­ing, she enjoys hik­ing, gar­den­ing, and watch­ing Jeop­ardy.

Representation

Debra is repped by James McGowan at Book­Ends Literary.

Links To Full Size Cover Images/Book Info

Downloadable Author Photos/Bios

Upcoming Events

  • April 30, 2024: Author Vis­it at Sul­ly Ele­men­tary School
  • June 10, 2024: Pub­lish­ing Basics Class at Pur­cel­lville Library, 7 pm.
  • July 18, 2024: “Behind the Page” Pan­el with Rap­pa­han­nock Coun­ty Library, 7 pm.
  • July 24, 2024: Writ­ing Ses­sion with Kids at Hern­don Library, 11 am.

Audio / Video Interviews

Blog Interviews

Debra Shumaker
Debra Shu­mak­er
(pho­to: Yan­ka Photography)