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SCBWI-Midsouth
Speaker Directory
All authors and illustrators listed on this page are
members of the Midsouth region of the Society of Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators. Click a name to review the author's/illustrator's
information.
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Nancy Kelly Allen
Please email the author for additional contact
information
email
Publications:
Picture books:
- Once Upon a Dime, Charlesbridge
Publishing, 1999
- On the Banks of the Amazon, Raven Tree
Press, 2004. Appalachian Book of the Year in Children’s Literature
- Whose Noise Is This? Picture Window Books,
2004
- Whose Food Is This? Picture Window Books,
2004
- Whose House Is This? Picture Window Books,
2004
- Daniel Boone: Trail Blazer, Pelican Press,
2005
- The Munched-Up Flower Garden, Red Rock
Press, 2006
- Stuff for Sale, Red Rock Press, 2008
Short Stories:
- "Moonbow," Piano Press, 2003
- "The Skinny Skeleton," Piano Press, 2004
Program Topics:
Write Right: Students learn how to use graphic organizers in the process
of writing.
You're a What?: In this interactive session, Nancy describes life as an
author.
Mad Enough to Chew Nails: Students learn writing techniques designed to
bring characters alive through the use of descriptive language, dialog,
and emotions.
Every Picture Tells a Story: (For Educators) Nancy provides techniques
for effective use of picture books across the curriculum.
From Bald-Faced Lies to the Honest Truth: Kentucky Musings: (For adults)
The uniqueness of Kentucky's rich culture is presented through humorous
stories from across the state.
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Tracy Barrett
P.O. Box 120061
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615)297-1667
e-mail
website
Publications:
- Nat Turner and the Slave Revolt,
The Millbrook Press, 1993
- Harpers Ferry: The Story of John Brown's Raid,
The Millbrook Press, 1993
- Growing Up in Colonial America,
The Millbrook Press, 1995
- Virginia, in series
Celebrate the States, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, 1997
- Tennessee, in series
Celebrate the States, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, 1998
- Kidding Around Nashville,
John Muir Publications, 1998
- Kentucky, in series
Celebrate the States, Benchmark Books Cavendish, 1999
- Anna of Byzantium,
Delacorte Press, 1999 (Booklist Editor's Choice; Top Ten Historical
Fiction [Booklist]; Blue Ribbon Book, Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books; American Library Association Best Book for Young
Adults; Notable Social Studies Trade Book, National Council for the
Social Studies; American Library Association Quick Pick; "2000 Books
for the Teen Age"; Arizona State University English Education Honor
List; Scholastic Book Club 11/00; 2001-2002 Texas Lone Star Reading
List; Arrow Editor's Pick [Scholastic] 6/02; translated into Dutch,
Japanese, Italian, French; listed in Kathleen Odean’s Great Books
for Girls [2002])
- The Trail of Tears: An American Tragedy.
Perfection Learning Corporation, 2000
- Six entries in the multi-volume encyclopedia
Women in World History, Yorkin Publications (2000)
- "The Children's Crusade," AppleSeeds Magazine,
December 2001
- Cold in Summer,
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2003 (Best Books for the Teenage
2004 [New York Public Library]; Best Fantasy Books [Voice of Youth
Advocates]; Best Children's Books of the Year 2004, Nine to
Twelve/Fantasy category [Children's Book Committee at Bank Street
College of Education]; Mark Twain Award nominee [Missouri
Association of School Librarians]; Volunteer State Book award [TN]
master list; South Carolina Book Award nominee)
- The Ancient Greek World,
Oxford University Press, 2004
- On Etruscan Time,
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2005
- The Ancient Chinese World,
Oxford University Press, 2005
- The Sherlock Files (4-book series). Book 1:
The 100-Year-Old Mystery; Book 2: The Beast of Blackslope.
Henry Holt (in press, 2007)
Program Topics
- How a Book Gets Made
- Figurative Language: Metaphors and Similes
- Cut it Out! How to Use Fewer Words and Say More
- Hunting for Treasure: Research
- Nuts and Bolts of Writing for Children (for adult
audiences)
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Marie Bradby
Louisville, KY
(502) 244-1898
email
website
Publications:
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More Than Anything Else, Richard Jackson/Orchard Books, 1995
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The Longest Wait, Orchard Books, 1998
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Momma, Where Are You From? Orchard Books, 2000
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Once Upon a Farm, Orchard Books/Scholastic, 2002
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Some Friend, Richard Jackson/Atheneum, 2004
Other
works: short stories and memoir pieces in various anthologies and journalistic
articles in Louisville Magazine.
Program Topics:
- The importance of
reading
- The life and times of
Booker T. Washington
- Peddlers of old
- How books are made,
from the first word to bound book
- The printing process
of books
- A growing season on
the farm
- Land Use: The
disappearance of family farms and topsoil
- How I became a writer,
from school to published works
- Six ways to improve
your writing
- Tips for writing the
news story
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Kristi Collier
Louisville, KY
Phone: (502) 339-2830
email
website
Publications:
- Throwing Stones, Henry Holt and Co., 2006
- Jericho Walls, Henry Holt and Co., 2002
- The Girls’ Guide to Dreams, Sterling
Publishing Co., 2003
Short Stories and Articles:
- The Girls’ Life Big Book of Short Stories,
Scholastic, Inc., 2003
Kristi has published numerous short stories and
articles in magazines and newsletters such as Girls’ Life, Teen,
Brio, Calliope, Pockets, FamilyFun, Children’s Writer, and the
Children’s Writer Guide.
Programs Offered:
Kristi is an instructor with the Institute of
Children’s Literature. She speaks with knowledge and excitement to
adults, teens and children about the foundational principles of
researching and writing short stories, nonfiction articles, novels and
nonfiction books. Her work with Children’s Writer has given her good
insight into the wants of editors and how to research the markets and
successfully pitch an idea.
Additional topics include:
- Written and Illustrated By – come together as a
class to write an interactive story using the principles of good
storytelling.
- Once Upon a Time – experience the fun and
excitement of history through the power of character.
- One for the Record Books – discuss good books –
how to read them, how to write them, and how story can change lives.
- Signs and Symbolism – uncover the deeper meaning
in story.
For more information, a downloadable author’s brochure
and educator’s discussion guides are available on Kristi’s website.
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 Susan Eaddy
328 Chesterfield Avenue.
Nashville, TN 37212
615-385-0318 * 615-414-3318 (cell)
email
website
Susan Eaddy is a modeling clay illustrator.
Publications:
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Papa Fish’s Lullaby,
NorthWord Books for Young Readers, 2007
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Valentine Nachos,
Spider magazine,
2006
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The Toothpaste Game,
Ladybug magazine, 2005
More than 80 books
and covers in the educational market, including:
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Puppets,
Incentive
Publications
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Dinosaurs,
Incentive Publications
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Teacher’s Bag of Tricks,
Incentive Publications
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Happy Hands & Feet,
Incentive Publications
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What to do with a Squirt of Glue,
Incentive Publications
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Dinosaur Learning Fun,
Incentive Publications
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Reading, Writing, Science & Math Yellow Pages,
Incentive Publications
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Get Set for Math Success,
Incentive Publications
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Every-Day- All-Year-Long Book,
Incentive Publications
Program topics:
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Ages 3 to 6: Interactive reading of Papa Fish’s
Lullaby, followed by an air-dried clay craft project.
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Ages 7 to 10: How a book is illustrated; from words
to pictures, to print.
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Donna Getzinger
1020 Arbor Crest Blvd.
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 717-0456
email
Publications:
Fiction
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The Picture Wagon, Denlinger's Publishers Inc., 2000
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For a Speck of Gold, Denlinger's Publishers Inc., 2002
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Special, Denlinger's Publishers Inc., 2004
Non-Fiction
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Johann Sebastian Bach and the Art of Baroque Music, Morgan
Reynolds Publishers, 2004
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Antonio Vivaldi and the Baroque Tradition, Morgan Reynolds
Publishers, 2004
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George Frideric Handel and Music for Voices, Morgan Reynolds
Publishers, 2004
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Richard Wagner and German Opera, Morgan Reynolds Publishers,
2004
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Johannes Brahms and the Twilight of Romanticism, Morgan Reynolds
Publishers, 2004
Program Topics:
The Picture Wagon: Dressed in a Civil War era costume, I discuss the
history of photography, an overview of the Civil War and the difference
between historical fiction and non-fiction. This is a great
presentation for a class that has just finished a unit on the Civil War
or is just about to start one.
For a Speck of Gold: Dressed in a Gold Miner's costume, I discuss
an overview of the California Gold Rush history, teach some authentic
Gold Mining songs while playing the ukelele, and discuss the difference
between historical fiction and non-fiction. A great treat for students
here in the south who do not get to spend a lot of time on this
wonderful, exciting part of American History.
Special: My most popular school presentation is perfect for
schools during April (Autism Awareness Month). I talk about my
real-life relationship with my older Autistic brother and how it
inspired me to write this novel. I am also a teacher of special needs,
and I discuss with the students what special education is about to
create tolerance and appreciation for the special needs students in
their school. There are usually wonderful conversations that come up
during these presentations. We also discuss bullying and peer pressure,
using excerpts from the novel.
The classical composers series: For music studies, I will share stories
about the classical composers I've written about and share examples of
their music. For writing classes, I talk about how to research a
biography and how to make a person long dead come alive by finding more
than "just the facts" about them.
Details
My rates are very reasonable and can be discounted depending upon
pre-orders of books or the number of schools in a district that I can
serve in one day. It is to a school's benefit to let other schools in
the area know about my presentations and work together to make a plan.
For visits outside of Middle Tennessee, I will need travel expenses
covered in addition to my presentation fee. I do work full-time as a
teacher of special needs, so I need advance notice to arrange the time
off.
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Helen Hemphill
P.O. Box 150203
Nashville, TN 37215
email
website
Publications:
- Runaround, Front Street, an imprint of Boyds
Mills Press, Inc., coming in May 2007
- Long Gone Daddy, Front Street, an imprint of Boyds Mills Press, Inc., 2006
- Hattie’s Carnton: Plantation Life in the
Generation of the Civil War, Historic Carnton Foundation, 1999
Program Topics:
- Reading with a writer’s point of view
- Re-Vision, then revision
- Writing voice: let the character speak
- Using 6+1 Traits® in the classroom (teacher
training)
- Writing the non-fiction essay using the tools of
a fiction writer (student workshop)
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| Richard G. Herles
Please email the author for contact information
email
website
Publications:
- Richard has published more than 250 magazine and
newspaper articles. His work has been featured in publications such
as Just Hockey, The San Jose Sharks Magazine, Big Blue Nation,
Inside Kentucky, and Lexington Legends.
Program Topics:
- Career Day talks on Writing and/or the
Construction Business: How what you learn in school today will be
used in the work force.
- The Writing and Rewriting Process: How to
pre-write, write and rewrite portfolio pieces.
- Portfolio Workshops: Using teamwork to help
revise portfolio pieces.
- Other programs tailored to your needs.
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 Grace E. Howell
Memphis, Tennessee
Phone: 901-682-5497
email
website
Publications:
- True Friends, Historical fiction
(middle-grade), Echelon Press Publishing, 2005
- Periodical: Happy Times, May 2003,
Concordia Publishing House
Program Topics:
1. Proper Pruning for Perfect Prose (Self-editing)
2. Inspiration and Perspiration (Where to get ideas and how to get them
on paper)
3. Writing Alive (Writing about what you know through experience and
research)
4. What Makes a Story? (setting, character, plot, point of view, etc.)
A teacher and school librarian, Grace E. Howell enjoys working with
children and adults. After serving five years as regional editor for
The Lutheran Witness, completing graduate level writing classes at
the University of Memphis, and participating in many writing conferences
and symposiums, she is qualified to organize and lead writing workshops.
As a Master Gardener and a volunteer church worker, she has conducted
many seminars and spoken to a number of large groups.
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 Marcia Thornton Jones
1085 Deer Crossing Way
Lexington, KY 40509
Ph: 859-263-2512
e-mail
website
Publications:
Marcia is the author/coauthor of more than 100 books
for children, including
- Godzilla Ate My Homework, a chapter book
for young readers
- Champ, a middle-grade novel scheduled for
release by Scholastic in 2006
- A Nickname for Jack, a picture book
scheduled for release by Scholastic in 2006
Five best-selling series including:
- "The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids"
published by Scholastic with more than 60 titles including
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots, Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors
and Mrs. Jeepers's Scariest Halloween Ever
- "Ghostville Elementary" published by Scholastic
with thirteen titles including Ghost Game, Class Trip to the
Haunted House and Frights, Camera, Action
- "Barkley's School for Dogs" published by Volo
Press with twelve titles including Playground Bully, Santa Dog
and Tattle Tails
- "Bailey City Monsters" published by Scholastic
with ten titles including The Monsters Next Door, Howling at the
Hauntlys and Snow Monster Mystery
- "Triplet Trouble" published by Scholastic and
with eight titles including Triplet Trouble and the Talent Show
Mess, Triplet Trouble and the Runaway Reindeer, and Triplet
Trouble and the Field Day Disaster
Marcia is also the co-author of the adult writing
guide Story Sparkers: A Creativity Guide for Children's Writers
published by Writer's Digest Books.
Program Topics:
Marcia Thornton Jones is veteran teacher, as well as
best-selling author. She easily relates the importance of writing to
students and teachers. During her lively and entertaining school visit,
students participate in the five step writing process by brainstorming
ideas, developing characters, and drafting stories. She relates her own
practices to the writing experiences students often have in the
classroom. Depending on the size and age of the students, her
presentations vary and may include puppets, story telling, and
opportunities for students to ask questions. Marcia also enjoys working
with teachers to help develop practical classroom writing programs. She
is also available for speaking engagements and keynote addresses at
educational and writing conferences.
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 Alison Davis Lyne
7792 Watermelon Road
Adairville, KY, 42202
Phone: 207-726-3988
e-mail
website
Publications:
- Halloween Alphabet by Beverly Barras
Vidrine
- Jacques et la Canne a Sucre: A Cajun Jack and
the Beanstalk by Sheila Hebert-Collins
- Kudzu Chaos by Jennifer Holloway Lambe
- Easter Day Alphabet by Beverly Barras
Vidrine
- Evangeline for Children by Alice
Couvillion & Eliz. Moore
Program Topics:
How a children's picture book is illustrated, from
manuscript to store shelves. A 20 to 30 minute talk (including Q&A)
following a children's book from manuscript to landing on bookstores
shelves. Original art and manuscript, "folded and gathers" samples,
sketches and notes for several children's picture books are shown.
Suitable for young adults and adults interested in children's book
publishing and illustrating. (If desired a quick 30 minute project can
be included: Illustrate your own book "Jack and Jill", requiring 3
pieces of typing paper, crayons, pencils, markers etc. and students'
imaginations.)
Area of desired travel would be: around Nashville, TN; Clarksville, TN;
Springfield, TN; Bowling Green, KY; Hopkinsville, KY; Madisonville, KY.
(Please contact illustrator to inquire about other locations.)
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 Candie Moonshower
865 Bellevue Road #S-3
Nashville, Tennessee 37221
Phone: 615-646-4527
e-mail
website
Publications
Books:
- The Legend of Zoey (middle grade novel),
Delacorte Press, July 2006
Periodicals:
- Monthly articles in Business Tennessee
magazine, The Tennessean, and other publications
Program Topics:
Candie Moonshower enjoys school visits to elementary,
middle and high schools, and is happy to speak to teachers, librarians
and media specialists. She can tailor her author talks to
age-appropriate material geared toward historical research/writing and
journaling, and she has worked with small groups of high school students
interested in writing fiction. Her workshops and author visits are
interactive and fun for students and adults. Topics include but aren't
limited to:
- The Harried Housewife's Guide to Writing Your
Novel in Seven Free Minutes a Day--Candie's slide show offers a
humorous look at the writer's life
- Ten (Giant but Essential) Steps to Writing and
Publishing Your First Novel
- Plotting with Panache!
- Successful Critique Groups
- Journaling: From Recapping to Scene-Writing (both
adults or students)
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 Colleen O'Connor Olson
1950 Roy Hunter Rd
Cave City, KY 42127
Phone: (270) 773-3000
e-mail
Books:
- Scary Stories of Mammoth Cave, Cave Books,
2002
- Prehistoric Cavers of Mammoth Cave, Cave
Books, 2004
Program Topics:
- Scary stories from Mammoth Cave National Park:
Discussion of 19th and 20th century tales of ghosts, monsters, and
getting lost deep in the cave and what makes a story fiction,
legend, or fact.
- Archeology of Mammoth Cave National Park:
Discussion of what prehistoric Native Americans did in Mammoth Cave,
what kind of artifacts they left behind (including mummies!), what
they ate, and how we study them today.
Programs are 45 minutes long, including questions, but
can be made shorter or longer to fit your schedule.
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Debra West Smith
Bradyville, TN
225-772-2570
e-mail
www.debrawestsmith.com
Publications
Books:
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Hattie Marshall and the
Prowling Panther - Pelican Publishing,
2005 (2nd ed.)
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Hattie Marshall and the
Dangerous Fire - Pelican Publishing, 2008 (2nd ed.)
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Hattie Marshall and the
Mysterious Strangers - Crossway Books, 1996
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Hattie Marshall and the
Hurricane - Pelican Publishing, 2000
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Yankees on the Doorstep: The
Story of Sarah Morgan - Pelican Publishing, 2001
(Included in SCBWI list of Books Publishers Recommend for Children
Dealing with Crisis and Tragedy)
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Study guide for Yankees
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From Time to Time: Creation
to Judges Bible study - Lifeway Christian Resources
Periodicals:
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Adventure
(monthly articles, 1993-1999), Keys for Kids, Teen Power, More
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Livingston Parish News, The
Advocate, Starburst Publishing’s devotional collections
Program Topics:
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Preserving Family Stories
– how the Hattie Marshall series began,
with emphasis on students recording their own family history.
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The Treasure Hunt -
bringing the past to life through the
adventure of research.
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Living in Precarious Times
– discuss how Sarah Morgan’s wartime journal sustained her and
reveals a girl’s life during the Civil War.
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Creating Characters to Recall
- elements of characterization and finding authentic voice.
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Pearls, Pixels, and Pruning –
writing for periodicals.
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These can be adapted for 3rd
grade to adult participants, and include a slide presentation.
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 Martha Bennett Stiles
861 Hume-Bedford Road
Paris, KY 40361
Phone: 859-987-4158; 859-230-5938
e-mail
Publications
Books:
- One Among the Indians, Dial Press, 1962;
reprinted by Authors Guild BackInPrint, 2006
- Lonesome Road, Gnomon Press (1998) Adult
novel
- Island Magic, Daniel San Souci, illus.,
Atheneum (1999) Winner, Detroit Women Writers Millennium Readings
competition, Children's Division; American Booksellers Association
Children's Pick of the Lists, Fall 1999; 2000 Kentucky Bluegrass
Award nominee and Great Lakes Book Award nominee.
- Kate of Still Waters, Macmillan (1990).
Grant-in-aid, Society of Children's Book Writers/Judy Blume
contemporary novel-in-progress; Kirkus Reviews pointer; Kentucky
Talking Books, 1991.
- Sarah the Dragon Lady, Macmillan (l986)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominee; Kirkus Reviews pointer; Avon
paperback; Troll Bookclub selection; Anthologized (chapter 9) in
KENTUCKYSHOW, Kentucky Department of Education
- The Star in the Forest, Four Winds Press
(1979); School Library Journal starred review; Cited, Guide to
Writing for Children, Jane Yolen, The Writer, Inc. (1989) p. 95.
- Tana and the Useless Monkey,
Elsevier/Nelson Books (l979)
- James the Vine Puller, illus. Larry
Thomas, Carolrhoda Books (l975); 2nd ed., 1992.
- Dougal Looks for Birds, Iris Schweitzer,
illus., Four Winds Press (1972), Anthologized, Take a Bow, Scott,
Foresman textbook, 1980.
- Darkness Over the Land, Dial Press (1966)
American Library Association notable book; Kirkus Review pointer;
School Library Journal starred review; Horn Book Magazine Fanfare;
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Memorial Children's Book Award Master List;
French translation.
- The Strange House at Newburyport, Dial
Press (1963); Parents' Magazine Bookclub Selection; Parker River
Researchers paperback, Kentucky Talking Book, German translation.
Chapbooks:
- Landscapes, with Bobbie Ann Mason,
Frankfort Arts Foundation (l984)
- Kentucky Bestiary, with Ken Jenkins & J.
Albert Dempsey; Frankfort Arts Foundation (1986)
Stories:
Seventeen; Ingenue; Co-Ed; Humpty Dumpty's
Magazine; The Baptist Student; Brigitte; K.I.C.K.S; Virginia Quarterly
Review; Georgia Review; Four Quarters; TriQuarterly; Southwest Review;
Missouri Review; New Orleans Review; Journal of Kentucky Studies;
Generation; Toronto Star Weekly, The Thoroughbred Record; Family Star;
Farmer's Weekly
Articles:
Esquire; Stereo Review; Worldview; The New York
Times; Boston Globe; Lexington Herald-Leader; Impresario; Virginia
Cavalcade; Mankind; Michigan Quarterly Review; Writer's Digest;
Impresario; The Michigan Alumnus; Horsemen's Journal; The Maryland
Horse; The Thoroughbred Record.
Reviews:
The New York Times; Mankind; The Detroit Free
Press, The Ann Arbor News, The Michigan Free Press, Babyzone.com
Program Topics:
- Creating Characters
- How to be a Productive Writer
- How to be a Successful Writer
- How to Get the Best From a Visiting Author
- How to Make Writers of Your Students
- Island Magic; how a picture book can come to be
- James the Vine Puller, Afro-Brazilian Folk Tale
- Planning a Novel: (1) Research Techniques (2)
Where My Books Came From
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Patsi B. Trollinger
P.O. Box 1846
Danville, KY 40422
Phone: (859) 236-0135
email
website
Publications
Books
Articles:
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“Dog Talk,” Ladybug, March 2004.
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“The Bully Factor,” Ladybug on-line, 2004
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Numerous articles published in magazines including Keeneland,
Back Home in Kentucky, Ceramics Monthly, Centrepiece, and the Emory
& Henry Alumnus.
Program
Topics
Patsi Trollinger enjoys getting students, parents, and teachers
enthused about reading, writing, and history. Her most popular topic,
“History Sleuths as Story Tellers,” allows students to experience
hands-on history through photographs and other artifacts. Students are
challenged to learn from the artifacts and translate them into the basic
elements of a story (who, what, when, where, why). For teachers, this
topic is adapted into a hands-on workshop. For older students, Patsi
offers “The Power of Three: One Story, Three Styles,” delving into the
ways a single story can be adapted into news article, literary
narrative, or play script.
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History Sleuths as Story Tellers
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Making a Story: The Writing Process
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My Beginnings as a Writer
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The Power of Three: One Story, Three Styles
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Black History Month: Great Books and Undiscovered Heroes
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Kristin
O’Donnell Tubb
3105 St. Stephens Way
Franklin, TN 37064
email
website
Publications:
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Holly Hobbie & Friends: SUNNY DREAMS
Simon Scribbles/Simon & Schuster 2006
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Animals: An A+ Workbook
Dalmatian
Press 2006
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Outer Space: An A+ Workbook
Dalmatian
Press 2006
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The Ultimate Dinosaur Sticker Book
Dalmatian
Press 2006
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Scooby-Doo: A Girl’s Best Friend
Dalmatian
Press 2005
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Basic Shapes: An A+ Workbook
Dalmatian
Press 2005
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Basic Colors: An A+ Workbook
Dalmatian
Press 2005
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United States of America: An A+ Workbook
Dalmatian
Press 2005
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The World: An A+ Workbook
Dalmatian
Press 2005
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Laugh & Learn: Ultimate Sticker Fun Book
Dalmatian
Press 2005
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The Bill of Rights: Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Greenhaven
Press 2005
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“They’ll Be
Back: Artist Alan Scott Craig”
Highlights Magazine
June 2005
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The Powerpuff Girls Spiral Activity Book
Dalmatian
Press 2004
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“It’s All in
the Cards: Collecting Playing Cards”
Antiques & Collecting Magazine
May 2004
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“The Case of
the Vanishing TVs” Spider
Magazine March 2004
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“The Case of
the Missing Birthday Lasagna”
Spider Magazine
January 2004
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“You Can’t
Burst My Bubble!”
Guideposts for Kids on the Web October 2003
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“Emma’s
Favorite Dress” Rebus with illustrations.
Wee Ones E-Magazine
August 2003
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“Cutting the
Deck: A Look at Playing Card Collections”
Collectors News
July 2003
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How to Throw a Successful Fundraising Event Audiobook,
Drive2Learn, Inc. 2002
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Text for
numerous Dalmatian Press coloring and activity books; clients
include Cartoon Network and American Greetings licensed
characters
Program topics:
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Breaking
into children’s publishing
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The
Editor/Author relationship
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Garnering
alternative publishing credits: activity books, craft books,
and merchandise tie-ins
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Writing for
licensed characters
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Writing for
magazines, websites and other periodicals
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 Patricia Wiles
Please email the author for additional contact
information.
email
website
Publications:
- Patricia is a staff writer for The
Messenger newspaper in Madisonville, Kentucky.
- First place award, spot news category, Kentucky
Press Association 2007 Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers competition
Books
- The Final Farewell, Covenant
Communications, May 2007
- Early Morning Cemetery, Covenant
Communications, 2006
- Funeral Home Evenings, Covenant
Communications, 2005; Winner of the 2005 Young Adult Fiction Award
from the Association for Mormon Letters
- My Mom's a Mortician, Covenant
Communications, 2004; Winner of the 2004 Award for Middle Grade
Fiction from the Association for Mormon Letters
Essays/Commentary
- Commentator for NPR affiliate WKMS-FM, Murray,
Kentucky 1997-2002
- Columnist, The Messenger, Madisonville,
Kentucky 2002-2004 (Kentucky Press Association Honorable Mention for
best column, 2002)
- “Ideas in my Attic,” Writer's Digest, August 1999
- "Advice from Stuart Little,” The Writer,
May 2000; reprinted in the 2001 Writer's Handbook, Kalmbach
Publishing
Program Topics
Patricia is an experienced speaker and presenter. She
can develop a workshop, seminar, or
visit based on your needs and welcomes topic requests. She enjoys
collaborating with others and working with groups of all sizes.
School Visits: How to Write a Feature Article: This
presentation covers the basics of newspaper writing, including:
- finding story ideas
- gathering facts and notes
- working with photographers
- determining the lead and choosing what to
include in the story -- and what to leave out
- the editing process -- working with copyeditors
and editors
- final publication
Elements of the workshop include a PowerPoint
presentation, an overview of how a newsroom operates, and examples of
front-page articles.
This process can also be adapted for personal narrative, letter to the reviewer (or
editor) and creative writing, depending on classroom needs. It can also be adapted for adult
workshops.
More suggested topics for grown-up writers:
- The Myth Behind the Muse
- Giving and Receiving Critique
- The Basics of Writing for Children
- Other programs as requested
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Rebecca Young
108 Alysheba Avenue
Georgetown KY 4052437212
Phone: (502) 863-2889
e-mail
Publications:
- High School Monologs, (Playkit), Meriwether, 2004
- Great Monologs: A Versatile Collection of
Monologs, Duologs, and Triologs for Student Actors, Meriwether, 2005
- Famous Fantasy Character Monologs: Starring
the Not-So-Wicked Witch and More! Meriwether, Sept. 2006
Workshops:
- Creating Your Very Own Monolog
- Finding Ideas for Stories
- The Other Side – A Workshop on Perspective
- The Writing Process
- Encouraging Students to Achieve Their Dreams
General Assembly:
- Motivational – The Road to Achieving Your Dream.
Great for all ages! Presentation length: 30 minutes -1 hour. Rebecca
starts out by performing a monolog that’s sure to grab the
audience’s attention. Her presentation is both interactive and
entertaining. Students will love her!
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