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The
speakers on this list are all members of the Children's Literature
Council of Southern California. They are authors, illustrators,
librarians, and poets, including those members of the Council who
speak on topics concerned with children's literature. To be included
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You will also need to discuss, with the speaker you invite, how
many presentations he/she will do in a day and any audio/visual
equipment needed for the presentation.
Following
the short index below, all speakers are listed alphabetically.
| AUTHORS |
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| Adams,
W. Royce |
Krull,
Kathleen |
Rocklin,
Joanne |
| Alexander,
Sue |
Lainez, Rene Colato |
Ross,
Michael Elsohn |
| Arnold,
Caroline |
Levinson,
Nancy Smiler |
Rubin,
Susan Goldman |
| Bechtold,
Lisze |
Levitin,
Sonia |
Ryan,
Pam Munoz |
| Ben-Zvi,
Hava |
Littke,
Lael |
Shahan,
Sherry |
| Bunting,
Eve |
Lowe,
Judith |
Savage,
Jeff |
| Burkin, Mary |
MacMillan,
Dianne |
Sones,
Sonya |
| Coburn,
Jewell Reinhart |
Madden, Kerry |
Spurr,
Elizabeth |
| Cole,
Sheila |
Miklowitz,
Gloria |
Stalcup,
Ann |
| Colston, Valerie |
Mitchell,
Lori |
VanSteenwyk,
Elizabeth |
| Deutsch,
Stacia |
Montgomery, Monte |
Warner,
Sally |
| Easley,
MaryAnn |
Nelson, Theresa |
Wayland,
April Halprin |
| Enderle,
Judith Ross |
Nossman, Ned |
Williams,
Julie |
| Ferris,
Jean |
O'Neill, Alexis |
Winnick,
Karen B. |
| Fraser,
Mary Ann |
Patron, Susan |
Woelfle,
Gretchen |
| George,
Kristine O'Connell |
Pearson, Mary |
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| Gordon,
Stephanie Jacob |
Paul, Ann Whitford |
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| Graham,
Joan Bransfield |
Pierce, Terry |
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| Hewitt,
Kathryn |
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Speakers
in Alphabetical Order: |
Abramson,
Ilene (Director of Children’s Services
for Los Angeles Public Library)
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Contact: |
Ilene
Abramson |
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Los
Angeles Public Library
630 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, California 90071 |
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E-mail: |
iabrams@lapl.org |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Adults |
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Programs: |
As
Director of Children’s Services for Los Angeles
Public Library, I am available for speaking on the following
topics:
“Parenting
by the Book”-- Practical ways of enhancing family
life by using books and libraries.
“Pages
for all Ages” -- Survey of children’s literature
and recommended reading for different age groups. |
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Length
of Program: |
45
minutes |
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Previous
Programs: |
Various
schools, civic organizations and libraries
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W.
Royce Adams (Author)
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Contact: |
W.
Royce Adams |
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1000
San Diego Road |
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Santa
Barbara CA 93103 |
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E-mail: |
adamswr@cox.net |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
School Students |
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Program: |
How
to deal with bullying, the various types of bullying,
what not to do and why, sources for information on bullying,
the effects of bullying and its prominence |
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Length
of Program: |
Varies
according to the audience. |
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Previous
Programs: |
Mountain
View School (Santa Barbara), Pifer Elementary (Paso Robles),
Open Alternative (Santa Barbara), Peter Burnett Elementary
School (Hawthorne), St. Mary Margaret School (Torrance) |
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Web
Site: |
http://www.rairarubia.com
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Recent
Books: |
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The
Computer's Nerd (Rairarubia Books, 2002) |
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Me
& Jay (Rairarubia Books, 2001) |
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The
Ring from Rairarubia Book 5 in the Rairarubia
Tales. (Rairarubia Books, 2003) |
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Sue
Alexander (Author) |
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Contact: |
Sue
Alexander |
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E-mail: |
suelalexander@earthlink.net |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
School Students, Adults |
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Program: |
For
students: A discussion of how I began writing, relating
incidents or events in my life to the books they generated,
and including -- with exhibits -- the stages that a book
goes through from manuscript to finished volume.
For Adults: the evolution/anatomy of a book; aspects of
writing; publishing.
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Length
of Program: |
35-45
minutes for students, depending on grade level. 45-60
minutes for adults. |
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Previous
Programs: |
Campbell
Hall School, Los Angeles Public Library, IRA, NCTE, SCBWI
Michigan/Arkansas/Arizona/others |
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Web
Site: |
www.sue-alexander.com
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Recent
Books: |
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Small
Plays for Special Days (reissue, Clarion,
2003) |
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One
More Time, Mama (Cavendish, 1999) |
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Behold
the Trees (Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic,
2001) |
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Christine
M. Allen (School District Librarian K-12) |
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Contact: |
Christine
M. Allen
30541 San Pasqual Rd.
Temecula CA 92591
Phone: 909-788-7176
Fax: 909-788-7177 |
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E-mail: |
callen@rusdk12.ca.us |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Adults
- K-12 staff |
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Program: |
Collection
Development K-12 (including weeding);
Specialized bibliographies K-12; Reference K-12
Clerical instruction K-6; Internet Freedom Issues |
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Length
of Program: |
30-45
minutes |
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Previous
Programs: |
Long
Beach IMT Program, CSLA - over the years.
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Caroline
Arnold (Author) |
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Contact: |
Caroline
Arnold |
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E-mail: |
csarnoldbooks@yahoo.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
school students, Middle school students |
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Program: |
I
do an interactive slide presentation in which I talk about
the process of getting ideas and doing research. I also
discuss the writing process and how a book is made. With
younger children, I read a story instead. I also talk
about how I started writing and what it is like to be
an author. |
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Length
of Program: |
40-45
minutes |
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Previous
Programs: |
Claremont
Young Peoples Reading Conference, Long Beach Author Festival,
Newport-Mesa Author Festival |
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Web
Site: |
www.carolinearnoldbooks.com
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Recent
Books: |
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Birds:
Nature's Magnificent Flying Machines (Charlesbridge,
2003) |
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Uluru,
Australia's Aboriginal Heart (Clarion, 2003)
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When
Mammoths Walked the Earth (Clarion, 2002)
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Lisze
Bechtold (Author/Illustrator) |
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Contact: |
Lisze
Bechtold |
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E-mail: |
liszeb@sbcglobal.net
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
School students |
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Program: |
Strong
characters help make good stories. Using slides and other
props, Lisze talks about the inspirations for her characters.
She discusses the creative and editorial processes of
writing and illustrating. With the help of the audience,
Lisze draws a new character and a dicey situation to go
with it. Presentations are geared to the age group. |
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Length
of Program: |
45
minutes |
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Previous
Programs: |
Los
Angeles Public Libraries, Olive Elementary School (Orange
CA), Author Days organized by the Glendale Assistance
League, CRA, Long Beach/Westminster/Newport Mesa Authors
Festivals, SCBWI National Conference (CA) |
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Recent
Books: |
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Buster
& Phoebe: The Great Bone Game (Houghton
Mifflin, 2003) |
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Buster
the Very Shy Dog (Houghton Mifflin, 2001) |
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Edna's
Tale (Houghton Mifflin, 2001) |
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Hava
Ben-Zvi (Author, Retired Librarian) |
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Contact: |
Hava
Ben-Zvi |
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E-mail: |
e.benzvi@worldnet.att.net |
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Phone: |
626-799-3133 |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
school students, Middle school students, Adults |
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Program: |
Author
of the book: Eva's Journey: A Young Girl's True story.
An authentic memoir of growing up in Europe during World
War II, and a tale of danger, courage, resilience and
hope, for ages 12 and older, through high school.
Folk
tales mirror their native civilizations. Reading of folk
tales, Jewish and of other cultures, emphasizing values,
heroes, relationships and conditions. |
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Length
of Program: |
45
minutes plus additional time for questions and answers. |
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Previous
Programs: |
As
a librarian, I have used literature in classrooms, ages
9+. I have spoken in synagogues, organizations and at
many social gatherings. |
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Recent
Book: |
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Eva's
Journey: A Young Girl's True Story (Houghton
Mifflin, 2003) |
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Eve
Bunting (Author) |
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Contact: |
Eve
Bunting |
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E-mail: |
evened@earthlink.net |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Adults |
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Program: |
An
exploration of children's books from the writer's point
of view |
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Length
of Program: |
1
hour and signing if necessary |
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Previous
Programs: |
IRA,
SCCLCYP, ALAL, CRA, TLA, FOCAL, and over 30 years of speaking
in many schools and libraries. |
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The
Presence (Clarion, 2003) |
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Snowboarding
on Monster Mountain (Cricket, 2003) |
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Little
Bear's Little Boat (Clarion, 2003) |
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Mary Burkin - The Road Show (Performer, Author)
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Contact:
Phone:
Website: |
Mary Burkin
(818) 521-3969
www.RSHO.com
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E-mail: |
mburkin@hotmail.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary School , High School Students, Adults |
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Program: |
One person shows on famous women authors - Jane Austen, Louisa May Alcott, and other women in American History - Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Victoria Woodhull. |
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Length
of Program: |
45
minutes |
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Previous
Programs: |
Burbank Public Library (Louise Paziak), Whittier Public Library, Coronado Public Library (San Diego).
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Publications: |
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photo available |
Play - "Jingling through the Holidays" (Jac Publishing, 2006) |
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Jewell
Reinhart Coburn (Author, Researcher)
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Contact: |
Jewell
Reinhart Coburn (Dr. Julie) |
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E-mail: |
JRC45@juno.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Middle
School students, High School students, Adults |
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Program: |
Exploration
of values shared among cultures with the use of my personal
on-site research findings plus generous reference to the
40 ethnic stories appearing in my following books: Beyond
the East Wind (Tales from Vietnam), Encircled Kingdom
(Tales from Laos), Khmers, Tigers and Talismans (Cambodia),
Jouanah (Hmong), Angkat (Cambodian), Lani and the Secret
of the Mountain (Chinese), Domitila (Mexican); plus art
objects, maps and ethnic clothing, etc. |
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Length
of Program: |
45-50
minutes |
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Previous
Programs: |
Numerous
schools and libraries in Counties of Los Angeles, Ventura,
and Santa Barbara CA. |
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Recent
Books: |
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Domitila:
A Mexican Cinderella (Shen's Books, 2000,
Reprinted 2002, 2003) |
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Angkat:
The Cambodian Cinderella (Shen's Books,
1998, Reprinted 2002) |
no
photo available
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Lani
and the Secret of the Mountain: A Values-Rich Chinese
Tale (Burn Hart and Co. - Available through
Shen's Books, 1996) |
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Sheila
Cole (Author) |
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Contact: |
Sheila
Cole |
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E-mail: |
Sheila_Cole@yahoo.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
school, Middle school students |
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Program: |
I
talk about writing and how it is a process. I describe
the process of writing my books and I tell them about
the research I have done for the history of childhood
in America that I am writing now. |
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Length
of Program: |
Approximately
45 minutes, depending on age of children. |
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Previous
Programs: |
San
Diego County Schools |
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Recent
Books: |
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The
Canyon (HarperCollins, 2002) |
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The
Dragon In the Cliff (Lothrop Lee & Shepard,
June 1991) |
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What
Kind of Love? (HarperCollins, 1996) |
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Valerie Colston (Author/Art Professor)
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Contact: |
Valerie Colston |
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E-mail: |
art259@hotmail.com |
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Website: |
Art Teacher on the Net
www.ArtMuseums.com
www.YouthLibrarians.com
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Preferred
Audience: |
Children, Teens, Adults, Youth Librarians, and K-12 Teachers |
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Program: |
Fun and Informative interactive presentations for all age audiences. Children-Summer Reading and other Arts and Crafts Programs including Art of Many Lands, Holiday Themes and others. Teen-Variety of Arts and Crafts and Portfolio Development. Youth Librarian and Teachers-Online and In person Art Idea Program Workshops. Adult-Simple methods for developing and enhancing art skills. |
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Length
of Program: |
Various from 2 hour in person workshops to 4 week online formats. |
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Previous
Programs: |
100 Art Ideas for K-12 Teachers-UCSD Extension
Many years of classroom and Summer Reading Program library related programs in San Diego County. Online Art for Youth Librarians through her Art Teacher on the Net Website. Art Ideas for Classroom Teachers workshops. Ms. Colston is available for speaking engagements and workshops throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
Website: Art Teacher on the Net
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Recent
Book: |
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200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills(Barrons Educational Series, 2008) |
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Stacia
Deutsch (Author)
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Contact: |
Stacia
Deutsch
12 Woodfall
Irvine, CA 92604 |
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E-mail: |
SFDeutsch@cox.net |
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Phone: |
(949)
689-0103 |
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Website: |
www.Blasttothepastbooks.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
school students and adults |
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Program: |
Classroom
and assembly. Interactivie presentation on writing process,
separating fact and fiction in historical fiction and
reading with kids. |
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Length
of Program: |
30
- 60 minutes depending on need. |
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Previous
Programs: |
Barnes
and Noble, Costa Mesa, CA., Turtle Rock Elementary School,
Newport - Costa Mesa Fairmont, Naples School, Long Beach,
CA. |
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Recent
Books: |
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Blast
to the Past #1 - Lincoln's Legacy (Simon & Schuster, 2005) |
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Blast
to the Past #2 - Disney's Dream (Simon & Schuster, 2005) |
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Blast
to the Past #3 - Bell's Breakthrough (Simon
& Schuster, 2005) |
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MaryAnn
Easley (Author)
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Contact: |
MaryAnn
Easley |
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E-mail: |
maryanneasley@yahoo.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
students 4-5; Middle
school 6-8; Adults |
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Program: |
Some
of the best fiction comes from personal experiences. I
describe how I incorporate a few of my own life adventures
into my writing. I bring realia from the Arctic bush as
well as plenty of sea stories to hold everyone's interest.
Since I've written magazine and newspaper articles as
well as poetry and fiction, I also give tips on writing
in different genres. I also offer writing lessons for
children and adults. |
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Length
of Program: |
Varies.
Usually 45-60 minutes. |
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Previous
Programs: |
Huntington
Beach Author's Festival, San Diego Rural Schools Authors
Program, Cypress Career Day, Burbank Author's Day, National
University literature classes for teachers. Teacher workshops
in writing and poetry. |
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Web
Site:
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http://www.maryanneasley.com |
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Recent
Books: |
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I
Am the Ice Worm (Boyds Mills Press; Scholastic
1996, 1998, 2005) |
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A
Few Screws Loose (Royal Fireworks Press
2003) |
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Looking Out for Lindy (1st Books 2002); |
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Judith
Ross Enderle/Stephanie Jacob Gordon (Authors) |
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Contact: |
Judith
Ross Enderle/Stephanie Jacob Gordon |
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E-mail: |
judink@aol.com |
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Preferred
Audience: |
Elementary
School Students, Middle School Students, High School Students,
Adults. |
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Program: |
We
write together and speak together. We speak on writing
children's books and on children's books in general. We
have 23 years experience in all genres. |
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Length
of Program: |
Varies
according to audience |
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Previous
Programs: |
IRA,
CRA, ALA, and CSLA. Lomarena School (Laguna Hills), Crystal
Lake School (Illinois), Eureka School System (Calif.),
Sprague Elementary School (Georgia), Niehardt School (Nebraska),
Marian Bergson Elementary (Calif.), Country Day School
(New Orleans), SCBWI locally, nationally and internationally. |
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Web
Site:
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http://www.writersinkville.com |
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Recent
Books: |
no
photo available |
Hide
and Seek Turkeys (McElderry Books, Fall
2004) |
no
photo available |
School
Stinks! (Scholastic Little Apple, 2001) |
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