Shiela Martina Keaise was born and raised in Walterboro,
South Carolina. She is the product of South Carolina Universities—Claflin
University (BS), South Carolina State University (MS), and University of South
Carolina (MLIS). Ms. Shiela has worked as Children’s Librarian for more than 10
years at the Colleton County Memorial Library. She enjoys singing, acting, and
writing, which she incorporates on a regular basis.
Ms. Shiela is also a Publishing Consultant, Singing
Storyteller, South Carolina Certified Early Education Trainer, And Author.
Shiela Martina is the pen name (and preferred name) for her children’s books.
She recently wrote and published the book called Hannah and Dexter: The First
Meeting. This thought provoking children’s book is intended to be a series
about two unlikely people working together. They are encouraged to respect
their individual differences, and accept one another’s opinions.
“I owe all that I am and do to the God in my
teachers—Elflorence, Jennie, and Freddie Mae Oliver. Thank you, Mothers of
Zion!”
If you are in South Carolina, you may find a copy of this
book at the South Carolina Artisan Center in Walterboro, Salkehatchie Art Center
in Allendale, at Follett Library
Resources, and Amazon.com
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Associate Professor/Librarian, University of South Carolina Salkehatchie East
“Shiela Martina Keaise is a highly organized, highly professional individual. I have had the honor of serving as a judge for her children's writing contests. In every instance she methodically arranged for myself, and my fellow judges, to view/judge the selected material. Later I was invited to the awards program, where once again Shiela M. Keaise displayed invaluable human resource skills in dealing with children of varying ages, parents, judges, and even the media covering then event. I was/am honored to participate in these events; while at the same time watch Ms. Shiela in action.”
Joyce Hansen
Self Employed
“Shiela Martina Keaise, is a committed children's writer, who is creating positive learning experiences for young readers through her books."
Travis Godley
General Manager, Coastal Glass Distributors
“Shiela Martina is an extremely talented children's
librarian and professional storyteller. She has a wonderful gift of
storytelling and has developed her writing skills with several
children's books and poems. She is a dedicated employee of the Colleton
County Memorial Library. Her willingness, even eagerness to work with
children is evident in everything she does.”
Melissa Buckner
Website Manager, 2009
“In the 10 years or so in which I have known Shiela
Martina Keaise, she has proven to be a very diligent, dedicated and
creative professional. She has built a successful children's library
program at Colleton County Memorial Library by writing for and
receiving several grants, building community support and providing
programs and books which edify her audience. She has taken her career
to another level by writing a delightful children's book and by
offering her creativity and expertise in her storytelling appearances
and instructional workshops.”
