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SCBWI AZ Speakers' Bureau
Celebrating the Published and Listed 
Book Authors and Illustrators 
in the Arizona Region

To have your listing included, contact RegionalAdvisor@scbwi-az.org .



Brooke Bessesen

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

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Shelley Coriell

Young Adult Author & Motivational Speaker
Author Shelley Coriell writes stories about teens on the edge of love, life-changing moments, and a little bit of crazy. Her debut novel,Welcome Caller, This is Chloe, will be released in the Spring of 2012 from Amulet/Abrams Books. A six-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist, Shelley lives in izona with her family and the world's neediest rescue Weimaraner.
Workshops and Keynote Presentations for
Schools & Libraries
Book Fairs & Festivals
Book Clubs
Writers' Groups & Conferences
Teen/Tween Girl Group Events & Retreats 

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Rhody Downey

Children's Book Author, Lecturer, Editor, e-book Formatter, and Workshop Teacher
Available for
School visits
Writing workshops
Conferences
Editing for hire
e-book formatting

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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 


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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


Children's Book Author
Available for
School visits

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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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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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Janette Rallison


Author

Janette loves visiting schools and talking to kids.

Workshops for Young Readers

Plot 
Creativity 
Becoming a writer 
Website: http://www.janetterallison.com


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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