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, and Tell Some­one. 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

  • Novem­ber 25, 12:50 — 1:20 pm: Reading/Signing at Hooray For Books Small Busi­ness Sat­ur­day, Alexan­dria, VA. Details here.
  • April 23, 2024: Author Vis­it at Ster­ling Ele­men­tary School.

Audio / Video Interviews

Blog Interviews

Debra Shumaker
Debra Shu­mak­er
(pho­to: Yan­ka Photography)