Markette Sheppard

Markette Sheppard is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and children's book author. Her bestselling debut book, What Is Light? , inspired children to discover the light within through everyday surroundings. Markette is also founder of The GLOW Brands, LLC, a media company aimed at illuminating perspectives around the world. She earned a master of arts degree in interactive journalism from American University in Washington, DC, and a bachelor's in communications and French from California State...See more

Markette Sheppard is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and children's book author. Her bestselling debut book, What Is Light? , inspired children to discover the light within through everyday surroundings. Markette is also founder of The GLOW Brands, LLC, a media company aimed at illuminating perspectives around the world. She earned a master of arts degree in interactive journalism from American University in Washington, DC, and a bachelor's in communications and French from California State University Dominguez Hills. Markette lives in Maryland with her husband and son. See less