UNIQUE CONCEPT AND POIGNANT THEMES: CHANGING WITH THE TIDES is divided into two unique parts: the anchor, which allows readers to focus on processing their personal traumas and emotions and the sail, which provides a message of hope for finding the calm after the storm. The vulnerable and emotional themes within CHANGING WITH THE TIDES will directly engage both Shelby's immediate fanbase and poetry fans in general, and create an intimate reading experience that will stay with them long after they turn the last page. POPULAR CATEGORY: CHANGING WITH THE TIDES can easily be compared to I HOPE YOU STAY by Courtney Peppernell (115K across formats), SWIMMING LESSONS by Lili Reinhart (56K across formats), and BREAK YOUR GLASS SLIPPERS by Amanda Lovelace (53K across formats). This allows her to reach both Gen Z and millennial audiences, with whom commercially accessible poetry resonates the most. STRONG PLATFORM: Shelby has over 393.4K followers across platforms, the vast majority (366K) of whom are on TikTok.

With an engaged audience and a growing platform, Shelby is a rising star, and we have no doubt CHANGING WITH THE TIDES will have a successful second life on the Gallery shelf. Shelby's previous book, IT STARTS LIKE THIS, has sold over 3,600 copies across formats. SUCCESSFUL TRACK: CHANGING WITH THE TIDES, originally self-published by Shelby in April 2019, has sold over 17,000 copies in print alone: in fact, it sold nearly 5,000 copies in just one week in January 2021. With an emphasis on self-empowerment, c hanging with the tides is an evocative and celebratory set of poems for anyone who dreams of following their heart and embracing their true self.

While the anchor explores issues of insecurity, heartbreak, and anxiety, the sail focuses on healing and hope after the storm. Shelby Leigh breaks up her poignant and reflective poetry collection into two themes: the anchor and the sail. The perfect gift for fans of Rupi Kaur, Connor Franta, and Cleo Wade. TikTok poet Shelby Leigh presents a moving and inspirational collection of poetry about growing up and embracing all the beauty life has to offer.

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