 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. |
 Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, writer and poet, and award-winning author with more than 2 million books in print. A frustrated student and reluctant learner, Cleary daydreamed his way from class to class until being introduced to poetry in third grade. Ogden Nash, e. e. cummings, Lennon & McCartney - even the bawdy musical lyrics in the Marx Brothers' comedies set him on a course to explore and celebrate the wonder of words. Compared in reviews to Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss, he is now found back in the classroom, as he's shared Ills love of our rich language with 85,000 students in 40 states. His school visits are fun presentations and workshops focusing on language, poetry, word play, puns, anagrams and the importance of the written word. |
 WILL HILLENBRAND has illustrated many award-winning books for children, including Down by the Station, a Kirkus Reviews Children's Book of Special Note, and Counting Crocodiles, a Child Magazine Best Book of the Year. He lives in Terrace Park, Ohio. |
 Sandra Philipson is a reading specialist and educational consultant. She has degrees in education, reading and literacy. She also has published research in the field of medical literacy and has lectured in the Cleveland, Ohio area over the last six years. Ms. Philipson lives in the Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her husband, two daughters and Max and Annie. |
 Bonnie Pryor's humorous stories will inspire the children's reading and writing while they entertain. While she relates the "Real" stories behind many of her books children will learn to look into their own lives for story ideas, how to create interesting characters, and the importance of re-writing. She has published 32 books; both picture books and novels for up to grade six. "American Adventures" are being praised by teachers as being especially appealing to reluctant readers. |
 Marilyn Sadler will tailor her presentation for any age or grade level. She focuses her talks on the writing process; exploring the different ways in which ideas can be developed into stories. Through the creation of characters with distinct personalities, story ideas are born. ..... Marilyn also stresses the importance of outlining story ideas before the actual writing begins, focusing on the importance of having a beginning/middle/end in mind. |
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