Shanaya Fastje
Children's Author
American writer whose career as a children's author and motivational speaker began during her childhood years. She published a nonfiction work, Bully In The Mirror, to accompany her anti-bullying campaign.
She began writing and illustrating her Mystery School series of children's books when she was just eight years old.
Also an actress and singer-songwriter, she has released numerous singles since 2012.
She was born an only child to parents Lothar and Connie. She was home schooled; she graduated high school at the age of 12.
Texas Governor Rick Perry presented her with the Shining Star of Texas Award for her bullying prevention work.