 | Robert Casilla is an illustrator of many books for children, which has afforded him the great opportunity since 1989, to visit schools all over the United States. In these school visits, he does a visual presentation titled: "How I Illustrate a Children's Book." |
 | Dominic Catalano is an artist, writer, musician, and teacher. His illustrations have appeared in a number of children's magazines and have drawn high acclaim in many books for children. Recently moved to OHIO |
 | Mel Glenn is the author of eleven books for young adults, including Foreign Exchange (Morrow), Jump Ball (Dutton), and Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? (Dutton), which was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award of the Mystery Writers of America. He has received the Christopher Award and the American Library Association has recognized many of his titles as Best Books for Young Adults. In addition, the American Library Association named Who Killed Mr. Chippendale? one of the Top Ten Books of the Year. |
 | 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.” |
 | Jeff Nathan is the creator of PunOETRY and was selected as one of the nation's funniest poets by Meadowbrook Press. An award-winning children's author, educator, poet, singer and songwriter, Jeff is also the creator of CurricuLaughs, a set of curriculum-tied very humorous programs that are wildly popular with children and teachers. Principal after principal after principal after principal all say that Jeff Nathan's CurricuLaughs programs have the most lasting positive effects on students that they have ever seen. See several principals™ letters at www.IncredibleAssemblies.com. Don't miss out on unique EDUCATION THROUGH SIDE-SPLITTING HUMOR at your school. |
 | Josephine Nobisso is the author of many books, including The Numbers Dance; Show, Don't Tell!: Secrets of Writing; and The Weight of a Mass. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Friend of Education Award, the Global Learning Initiative Award, and the NCEA's Distinguished Graduate Award. She lives in New York state. |
 | 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. |
 | Laurence Pringle, whom the Chicago Tribune calls "one of America's top nonfiction writers for young readers," concentrates mainly on biological and environmental subjects. He is the highly acclaimed author of over one hundred books for young people, among them Sharks!, Strange and Wonderful and Imagine a Dragon. Laurence Pringle is the recipient of major awards for his body of writing--the Eva L. Gordon Award for Children's Science Literature and the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award. He lives in West Nyack, New York. |
 | Shelley Rotner Shelley Rotner brings a depth of experience and knowledge to her books with a diverse background as an elementary school teacher, museum educational specialist and UNICEF photographer. She is an award winning author and photo-illustrator of over twenty books. |
 | Phyllis Shalant says, "Even before I could read or write, I was making up stories. After college, I tried several different careers related to writing. Today I spend most of my time writing in my studio at home. I also make author visits, and teach writing children's literature. |
 | 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. |
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