Penguin Random House, author portrait placeholder image

Margaret Shepherd

Margaret Shepherd is a noted calligrapher and author, with an impressive roster of high-profile clients. She has published thirteen instruction books for calligraphers of all levels. All her books, including the bestselling Learning Calligraphy, are done in hand-lettered text. She has researched, taught, written, and freelanced extensively, and has exhibited her work in many museum and gallery exhibitions. She lives in Boston.
Learn World Calligraphy
The Art of the Personal Letter
The Art of Civilized Conversation
The Art of the Handwritten Note
Learn Calligraphy
Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy

Books

Learn World Calligraphy
The Art of the Personal Letter
The Art of Civilized Conversation
The Art of the Handwritten Note
Learn Calligraphy
Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

Read more