Shutta is a poet who also writes books for young readers of all ages. She is traditionally published.
Every year for the past 10/12 years I’ve underwritten the funding for one Michigan SCBWI member to attend the Mid-Winter Soc. of Children’s Book Writers… Read More »The MI-SCBWI Shutta Crum Scholarship to NY is open for applications!
Shutta Crum wins three Royal Palm Literary Awards 2022.
Yipee!! WTR did such a wonderful job highlighting my poem. The picture they chose is perfect. It is also linked to a short interview they… Read More »“Sternum” Poem by Shutta Highlighted on West Trade Review’s Frontpage
A friend sent me this story spine graphic. First designed by Kenn Adams, it’s a simple, yet effective, way to keep you on the path… Read More »Story Spine
Enjoy this poem about love and marriage from my book THE WAY TO THE RIVER (Kelsay Books, 2022). Photo curtesy of mohammado-shokoofe-via Unsplash.
Please join myself and many fellow writers and illustrators who will be at Frutig Farms on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6pm for food, books, wine,… Read More »A Night for the Books! (And children’s literacy.)
If you like poetry readings: here is a link to a 3-minute video of two poems by Shutta being read. Enjoy! And thank you to… Read More »Video of Two Poems by Shutta Crum
PULP magazine has just published an interview with me and a review of The Way to the River. So pleased. And thank you to Martha… Read More »An Interview and a Review
Ready to take a quick rhetorical elements quiz? How well do you know these fun writing tools? Before you take this quiz it’s wise to… Read More »Rhetorical Elements Quiz: How well do you know these handy writing tools?