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About
Shersta Chabot grew up in Utah, the oldest in a family of eleven children. She started writing at an early age, winning awards for her poetry and stories. After moving to Phoenix, Arizona with her three children and a bachelor’s degree, she earned advanced degrees in writing and literacies. Currently, she teaches academic and creative writing classes to college students from around the globe. Shersta is the author of several books, including I’ll Be a Sunbeam, Stars, Stockings & Shepherds, The Symbols of Christmas, and Angels of Christmas.
Publications
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Blog
Why We Should Use Symbols to Teach Our Children About the Value of Family, Religion, and Culture
Christmas is a time of year when many families come together to celebrate. It is a time for giving and spending time with loved ones. For Christians, it is also a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. One of the most important aspects of Christmas is the tradition of giving gifts. Many …
The Influence of Children’s Songs: What Makes Them So Powerful?
Do you remember the first time you heard a children’s song? For most of us, it was probably something our parents sang to us when we were babies. Children’s songs are some of the most powerful tools in a parent’s arsenal for raising well-behaved children. Why are they so effective? And what makes them so …
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Secret Extra Verses of Popular Children’s Songs
Some of my most vivid memories are learning and singing popular children’s songs. Along with nursery rhymes, children’s songs provided the soundtrack to my early years. Looking back, I wonder if my elementary school was unusual in its seeming obsession with musical performances – we sang a lot. We learned and performed an entire program …
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2373 W 700 S, Springville, UT 84663
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