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Naturalist & 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)
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.
Website: www.brookebessesen.com
Email: brooke@brookebessesen.com
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
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Tom Leveen
Young Adult Author & Speaker
Writes books about contemporary American teen experiences and challenges, including, PARTY (April 2010 Random House Children’s Books) as its lead Spring title. ZERO will be released April 24, 2012.
Awards: Nominated for Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers 2001, and a top-20 finalist for the Michigan Thumbs Up! Book award.
Lives in Scottsdale, AZ, with his wife, Joy.
Workshops and Keynote Presentations for:
Schools & Libraries
Book Fairs & Festivals
Book Clubs
Writers' Groups & Conferences
Website: www.tomleveen.com
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Audrey Osofsky
Michelle Parker-Rock
Author of Books for Young Readers and Award- Winning Literacy Educator
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: http:www.Michelle@MichelleParker-Rock.com
Email: Michelle@MichelleParker-Rock.com
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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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Janette Rallison
Author
Workshops for Young Readers
Becoming a writer
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Sheri Sinykin
Author
Available for a limited number of speaking engagements in Arizona between November and May.
Website: http://www.sherisinykin.com
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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
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Wendy Watson
Author, Illustrator & Speaker
Writes and illustrates books for readers ages 3 - 10.
Her books include BEDTIME BUNNIES, Clarion Press, 2010; SPUDS by Karen Hesse, Scholastic 2008; THE CATS IN KRASINSKI SQUARE, by Karen Hesse, Scholastic, 2004. Wendy's books have won numerous awards and honors.
She lives In Arizona.
Workshops and Keynote Presentations: Schools and Libraries; Book Fairs and Festivals; Book Clubs; Wrtiers' Groups and Conferences
Website: www.wendy-watson.com