Author: Shannon Bates

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Shannon has been writing her entire life, authoring countless short stories and poems. An NCAA multiple sport alumna, she now works as a registered nurse specializing in neonatal intensive care. Bates is the mother of two and is still active in athletics through skiing, horseback riding and tennis.

She invites you along on this whimsical yet bold journey of Robootso, inspired by her parents teachings, and sure to inspire children and adults alike.

As Shannon quotes in her story, "If there's a thing you think you can't do, unthink that thought and make it come true."