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Chanda Bell

Chanda Bell is an American author living in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Chanda Bell
Born
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
EducationState University of West Georgia
OccupationAuthor

Chanda Bell is an American author123 living in Atlanta, Georgia.4

Early life and professional career

In 2004, she collaborated with her mother, Carol Aebersold,5 on a book published in 2005 about their family custom of having a Scout Elf.67

Aside from co-authoring The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition,48 she wrote Extraordinary Noorah: Santa’s Magical Arctic Fox,9 The Elf on the Shelf's Night Before Christmas10 and Elf Pets: A Reindeer Tradition.11

Chanda Bell is also co-CEO of CCA and B, LLC dba The Lumistella Company as of 2005.1213

In 2017, Bell co-founded Scout Elf Productions(TM).1415

References

References

  1. "13 Elf on the Shelf ideas that will wreak havoc this Christmas". The Independent. 2022-12-25. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  2. "Elf on the Shelf visits Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital to spread Christmas cheer". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2020-02-07). "Hot Package: 'The Elf On The Shelf' Auction Has Studios, Streamers Lining Up". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  4. "Chanda Bell". The Lumistella Company. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  5. "The history of Elf on the Shelf and its connection to a local family". WSB-TV Channel 2 – Atlanta. 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  6. "What's the Elf on the Shelf story? Here's how the beloved Christmas tradition originated". Yahoo News. 2022-12-13. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  7. "'Elf on the Shelf' co-author Carol Aebersold keeps her Bible handy". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  8. DeCiccio, Emily (2020-12-18). "How the Elf on the Shelf tradition started". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  9. "Elf on the Shelf debuts Noorah the Arctic Fox for the 2023 holiday—and we love her". Reviewed. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  10. "Elf on the Shelf visits Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital to spread Christmas cheer". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  11. "The unlikely secret history of 'Elf on the Shelf'". TODAY.com. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  12. Biello, Peter (2022-12-23). "Author reveals Georgia origins of 'The Elf on the Shelf'". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  13. Company, The Lumistella. "The Magical Stories of Santa's North Pole Come to Life With the Launch of The Lumistella Company". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. "Chanda Bell – Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  15. "The Elf On The Shelf Creator Wants You To Stop Trying To One-Up The Elf Next Door". Romper. 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2023-11-09.