  Danny and Kim Adlerman have turned their storybook marriage into the business of fairy tales. Danny and Kim started coming up with weather-related rhymes, working them into the meter of "It's Raining, It's Pouring." Kim wrote their words on an envelope (which they still have). The Alderman's also published "Hey Diddle Diddle," the first sequel to "It's Raining, It's Pouring," and "Africa Calling Nighttime Falling." Their fourth and fifth books, "Rub-a-dub-dub," and "HUMPTY DUMPTY" are now available. |
 Joan Buzick will keep students thinking, writing, singing and talking about what went right today? for a long time. Students will enjoy the PowerPoint presentation, singing along, learning American Sign Language and sharing their stories. Older students may discover how the What Went Right Today? attitude helped the author survive many adventures including a life threatening backpacking trip into the jungle of Panama. |
 Arlene Hirschfelder is the author and editor of numerous nonfiction books, including the award-winning American Indian Stereotypes in the World of Children, Kick Butts: A Kid's Action Guide to a Tobacco-Free America, and Photo Odyssey: Solomon Carvalho's Remarkable Western Adventure 1853-54. She was a consultant for the US National Museum of the American Indian and for Turner Broadcasting Company's acclaimed series, The Native Americans. She likes visiting upper elementary, middle, and high schools in the Northeast. |
 Tim Jacobus Are you a diehard Goosebumps fan who has always LOVED their scary covers each month but didn't know who painted them? Well, read on to find out more about Tim Jacobus, the talented artist behind all the great Goosebumps covers. |
 Jill Kastner is the popular illustrator of numerous books for children, including Aurora Means Dawn by Scott Russell Sanders and Howling Hill and Beardream by Will Hobbs. She has also written and illustrated two books of her own, Snake Hunt and Barnyard Big Top, which Kirkus Reviews called "great fun.". |
 Irene Kelly My grown-up life as an author and illustrator of children’s books is not that different from my childhood. I still read and write a lot, and spend tons of time outside. I have tea in the afternoon and still play Scrabble and kick-the-can. When I’m not working on my books, I often visit schools to talk about writing and illustrating. I feel very lucky to be a children’s book author and illustrator, as well as the proud companion to a chicken named Betty and a dog named Nellie.” |
 Wendy Pfeffer, award winning author of many children's books, has also written WRITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS: GETTING STARTED, for adults. She has taught elementary school, directed a nursery school and led adult classes in writing. She especially enjoys visiting schools, teaching writing workshops and leading interactive presentations with children. |
 Betty Tatham has directed three different YWCAs for more than twenty years, working on programs to help children become better readers, write their own stories, and enjoy learning about nature. She has won many awards for her work to help children and families in need. She is the author of How Animals Shed Their Skin, and she lives with her husband Win in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. |
 Timothy Tocher is a retired teacher and writer from New York state. A sports enthusiast and historian, he magically transforms an auditorium into a warm fireside chat. By interacting with his audience and performing humorous stories, Timothy will leave your students and staff buzzing with excitement. |
 Mary Watson graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She worked as a graphic designer until 1990 when she returned to her first love, illustration. Her first children’s book “The Market Lady and the Mango Tree” was written by her husband, Pete Watson. Since then, Mary has written and illustrated many books and is now the creative force behind Shenanigan Books, a new and unique children’s book company. |