Yes, Shayla is a “REAL” girl! The main character in our story, Where Are Shayla’s Socks? is 7-year old Shayla, and real-life daughter of co-author Natalie McNee. Natalie’s dream had always been to write a whimsical story about her daughter Shayla, and with the help of co-author Michael Dotsikas, realized that dream … and the rest, as they say, is history!
Shayla Today
Shayla is a girl on a mission! She has a big heart and seeks to fight against injustices through her writing and efforts. Shayla has won numerous awards for her poems and short stories and encourages her friends to share their stories as well. When she isn’t hanging out with her friends, she can be found on the athletics track competing with some of the best athletes in her hometown. Known as a smart, goofy, and fun-loving girl, Shayla will definitely make a huge difference in this world.
She is most excited and honored to be an Ambassador for the Shayla Shares Foundation—named after her—and to advocate for its mission, to bring quality books and meaningful “storytimes” to children around the world!