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Speakers' Bureau
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Susan Allen
bookstotheceiling@yahoo.com
602-482-6907


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Brooke Bessesen
naturalist & award-winning author-illustrator
Look Who Lives in the Desert!
Zachary Z. Packrat and His Amazing Collections (illustrated by Jenny Campbell)
Look Who Lives in the Ocean! (coming March 2009)

An experienced, enthusiastic and inspiring speaker, Brooke’s engaging
presentations promote the power of literacy and the vibrant beauty of the
natural world. She is available for school visits, in-service classes, writing
workshops, conferences and festivals.
Please visit: www.brookebessesen.com
email: brooke@brookebessesen.com


Kathleen Wong Bishop

Award-winning illustrator Kathleen Wong Bishop is a popular speaker with children. She illustrates books written by her childhood friend Leslie Ann Hayashi. Kathleen has taught thousands of children about the art of illustration and book publishing. She uses bugs, shells, puppets (and more!) to teach children that learning is fun. With 50 transparencies Kathleen demonstrates how illustrations are edited, the emotions of colors, and how concentration and practice improve results. A child exclaimed, "I want to grow up to be an artist like you!" Teachers rave, "The students loved your presentation. They're all painting!"
Email: wongerooo@aol.com


Monica Brown, PH.D.
Children's book author
Specialist in Multicultural Children's literature
Associate Professor of English,
Northern Arizona University
Available for:
School visits
Writing conferences
Book Festivals and signings
Website: http://www.monicabrown.net
Email: monica@monicabrown.net


   
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email: authorterrifields@yahoo.com

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Juanita Havill
Children's Book Author, Lecturer, and Writing Instructor
Available for
School visits and residencies K-12
Young authors' and adult writers' conferences
Writing workshops
Email:
lemotjuste@theriver.com

Mona Hodgson
Children's Book Author and Speaker
Available for
School and Library Presentations for grades PreK through 8th grade
Young Author Conferences
Family Literacy Evenings
Book Festivals
Book Store Events and Signings
Arizona Reading Association Councils and Conferences
Webbsite: http://www.monahodgson.com
Email: mona@monahodgson.com
Phone: 928-593-0629

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Laura Jacobsen
Award winning children's book illustrator
Available for:
-School visits for all grade levels
-Young Writers Conferences
-Book Festivals
Pleasesee www.laurajacobsen.com <http://www.laurajacobsen.com/>  forinformation on programs and contact laura@laurajacobsen.com<mailto:laura@laurajacobsen.com>  for availability and fees.

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Alice McLerran
Children's Book Author
2005 Judy Goddard/Libraries Ltd. Arizona Children's Author
School visits tailored to any age level, K-12
Young Author or adult conference presentations
Visits at public libraries or with children's literature classes can be
arranged at no fee, when in Arizona for other reasons
Website: http://www.alicemclerran.com
Email: alicemclerran@mac.com
Phone: 631-776-2779


Tamara Miller
Website: http://www.popupbooks-workshops.com

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Michelle Parker-Rock M.Ed.
Author of Books for Young Readers
Authors Kids Love Series - Nonfiction Multicultural Biogrpahies of contemporary children's book authors including:Bruce Coville, Jack Gantos, Bruce Hale, Sid Fleischman, Alma Flor Ada, Joseph Bruchac, Patricia and Fredrick McKissack, Linda Sue Park, and Christopher Paul Curtis. Enslow Publishers, Inc. 2008.
Available for:
SCBWI and other Professional Conferences and Workshops
School and Library Presentations
Writer-in-Residency Programs
Reader/Writer Workshops for all ages.
Young Author Conferences
Book Festivals
Signings
Website:
MichelleParker-Rock.com
Email: Michelle@MichelleParker-Rock.com
Phone: 480 342-7045

Guy Porfirio
Award-winning children's book illustrator Guy Porfirio speaks about and demonstrates telling a story with pictures rather than words. Enthusiastically explaining the creative process, Guy draws, tells stories, and shows preliminary sketches and final paintings from his many books.
Available for school visits K-12
Book Festivals
Book Signings
For more information please visit http://www.guyporfirio.com
Email: guyporfirio@msn.com
(520) 881-7708 


Charline Profiri

Children's Book Author
School visits (Preschool-Grade 5)
Young Author conferences
Book Fairs & signings
Writing Workshops (Kdg-adult)
Website: http://www.cprofiri.com

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Janni Lee Simner
Children's and Young Adult Author
Available for
School visits
Interactive idea and story generating activities
Conferences
Writing workshops
Website: http://www.simner.com
Email: janni@simner.com 


Sheri Sinykin
Author
Website: http://www.sherisinykin.com
Available for a limited number of speaking engagements in Arizona between November and May.


Jennifer J. Stewart

Children's Book Author
School visits
Young author conferences
Writing Workshops for children & adults
Book festivals & signings
Website: http://www.jenniferjstewart.com/
Email:jennifer@jenniferjstewart.com


Conrad J. Storad

Children's Book Author/Magazine Editor/Science Writer
Editor - ASU Research Magazine
Editor - Chain Reaction Magazine
Director – ASU Office of Research Publications
Author presentations to elementary and middle schools
Writers' workshops for all ages
Website: http://conradstorad.com
Email: cstorad@asu.edu
Phone: 480-965-1266

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