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Alexandra Sheppard Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings

• Alexandra Sheppard, a Young Adult Author, hails from North London.
• Born to a Jamaican mother and English father, Sheppard grew up in a diverse cultural environment.

Writing Career

• Debuting into the literary scene with her novel *OH MY GODS* in January 2019, published by Scholastic UK.
• The novel garnered significant attention from media outlets such as The Guardian, Buzzfeed, and Refinery 29.
• Sheppard’s representation is under Lauren Gardner at Bell Lomax Moreton.
• Her writing style uniquely blends elements of teen fiction with themes inspired by Greek mythology.
• Continuing her literary journey, Sheppard released Fly High Crew in collaboration with the Banjo Brothers, published by Scholastic in April 2021.
• She also contributed to Happy Here, an anthology of stories from Black British authors and illustrators, published in August 2021 by Knights Of.
• Her latest Young Adult title, Friendship Never Ends, was released in May 2023, and also published by Knights Of.

Other Endeavors

• Beyond her writing pursuits, Sheppard is a versatile professional, serving as a freelance social media strategist.
• She has contributed her expertise to numerous award-winning social media campaigns.

Reception and Recognition

• OH MY GODS received acclaim for its refreshing approach to young adult literature, diverging from the prevalent focus on trauma.
• The Independent praised the novel for its intelligence and humour, highlighting Sheppard’s ability to craft a compelling narrative.