Big learning starts with a story.
Practical workshops and engaging keynotes for early childhood and elementary educators.
I’m Claudette Shatto, an award-winning professor, children’s author, and educator who connects storytelling, social-emotional learning, and the entrepreneurial mindset.
READ!, my signature educator workshop, helps you turn familiar stories into opportunities for children to practice confidence, creativity, resilience, leadership, and problem-solving.
Ways to Work Together
Schools & Libraries
Interactive author visits, assemblies, classroom experiences, literacy events, and hands-on activities designed for young learners.
READ! Educator Workshops
Hands-on professional development for early childhood and elementary educators. Experience Read, Engage, Apply, and Debrief, then create a learning experience you can bring back to your learners.
Bookstores & Community Organizations
Readings, signings, family events, and partnerships that bring children and communities together through stories.
Two Books. One Larger Purpose.
Gazill Hill builds courage, positive self-talk, and perseverance. The Gratitude Rock helps children pause, practice gratitude, and change big feelings through small actions.
Award-Winning Educator
Napa Valley College Distinguished Teaching Award, 2025 · Napa Valley Register Best Educator, 2022 · Tenured Professor of Business & Entrepreneurship
Classroom-Tested Experiences
Claudette’s books and activities are shaped through real elementary classroom experiences, student conversations, and hands-on learning.
