poetry books
I write poetry about self love, mental health, relationships and more to help you feel less alone. my newest book, from sand to stars, is perfect for you if you feel overwhelmed and anxious about your path in life.
more ordering options below!
from sand to stars: now available on amazon and more stores below.
”this book feels like a warm hug.”
Discover the fourth collection by Shelby Leigh, the bestselling poet of Changing With the Tides and Girl Made of Glass, where she invites you to embrace the present, nurture self-growth, and discover hope in every moment of your journey.
Ever feel like you’re running out of time? Feel lost thinking about the future? From Sand to Stars provides a reminder that every day is a new day to find joy and self-acceptance, no matter where you are in life’s journey.
Exploring the concept of time and how it affects our mental health, From Sand to Stars will make you feel heard and seen, while inspiring you to embrace all life has to offer.
Sand, section one, represents the hourglass—how time gets away from us and causes overthinking and anxiety. Soil, the second section, represents self-care, growth, and the joy that surrounds us when we look for it. Finally, Stars provides an uplifting final section on finding hope and healing around us.
other ways to order:
amazon US (also available: amazon uk, amazon canada, amazon australia and more!)
or request it at your favorite local bookstore!
“…This collection felt like a warm hug. Shelby’s work recognized and validated my fears while also gently cradling them to rest. I’ve never felt more seen than in this poetry. And it left me feeling hopeful — for my growth, for self love, for the time yet to come.”
— Makenzie Campbell, author of 2am Thoughts and Self Portrait
“From Sand to Stars is a treasure trove of wisdom and light. Its pages give readers a place to grow, to grieve, to hurt, to rest, and to dream. It is a beautiful book that takes you on a journey of both heartbreak and hopeful possibility."
— Liz Newman, author of the Mourning Sky series
girl made of glass
order shelby leigh’s #1 bestseller in women’s poetry.
if you think often about the past or battle with overthinking and self-esteem, girl made of glass is for you. this collection is about finding yourself, forgiving yourself, and loving yourself. it explores the many ways our past haunts us, but will leave you feeling hopeful about your future.
order the paperback, ebook, or audiobook (narrated by the author!)
“reading this book was like reading my own journal. inside of all of us there is a girl made of glass just wanting to be heard, & shelby expresses those all-too-relatable feelings with grace & elegance.”
— amanda lovelace, author of unlock your storybook heart
“girl made of glass is a spectacular homage to the process of self-growth and the introspection it requires. shelby has written a must-read for all who have ever felt like they are about to shatter.”
— catarine hancock, author of shades of lovers
changing with the tides
#1 bestseller in poetry on amazon
changing with the tides is a bestselling collection of poems about overcoming hardships and embracing the future. divided into two parts, the anchor and the sail, changing with the tides explores anxiety, insecurity, unhealthy relationships, loss, healing, and more.
available now in paperback, audiobook, and ebook editions:
amazon (also available at amazon u.k., canada, and others!)
bookshop.org (u.s. only)
chapters indigo (canada)
or request it at your favorite local bookstore!
what readers are saying ~
“Not only are the poems raw and beautiful but the book is so beautifully put together, it almost tells a story. That is what I look for in poetry.”
— gemma, amazon u.k. review
“The first time I heard one of Shelby’s poems, I stopped in my tracks. I don’t understand how her words say something I can’t express but she does it over and over. I’m deeply moved and changed by her work.”
— nicmac, amazon u.s. review
it starts like this
a collection of poems about the journey through love, loss, healing, and hope. for anyone who loves deeply, has bad days, and looks for happiness in the world around them. available in paperback and ebook.
purchase shelby’s debut poetry collection on:
amazon (also available at amazon u.k., australia, canada, france, germany, india, mexico, spain, italy, brazil, and more!)
bookshop.org (u.s. only)
dymock’s (australia)