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DocuSign Envelope ID: DFE48D81-9420-4D95-8D95-610AC101030F <br /> 1991-1995 Monthly children's book reviewer and interviewer,BookPage <br /> 1988-1997 Contributing Editor for Baby Talk Magazine <br /> 1987-1993 Publication in Santa Barbara News-Press,Peninsula Parent, Chicago Parent, <br /> Family Journal, Carolina Parent,Kids Toronto, and Twins Magazine <br /> Publishing Credits(Books) <br /> Summer 2012 Passage& Its Making, a co-written book on how to write a children's <br /> book <br /> Summer 2011 "What Can a Small Bird Be?", a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and teen <br /> writers/illustrators from across NC <br /> Summer 2006 "Tell Me a Patch Story Quilt"a book collaboration with Peg Gignoux and the <br /> patrons of Hemphill Library in Greensboro,NC <br /> 1998 Contributor to Multicultural Resources for Young Readers (New Press, 1997), a large and <br /> comprehensive look at issues by experts from around the country, edited by Daphne Muse <br /> 1997 Write-a-Than!, an educational resource for teachers wanting to organize a two day <br /> writing marathon(Heinemann, 1997) <br /> 1988 Extraordinary Chester, a picture book published by Red Hen Press. <br /> Education <br /> 2007 Three day workshop with Creative Capital <br /> 2005 Three day intensive training for Teaching Artists with Eric Booth <br /> 1998 Three day training with the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts <br /> 1977 Education Credentials,California(Multiple Subject,Learning Handicapped, Reading <br /> Specialist) <br /> 1975-1976 M.Ed, in Education,Tulane University <br /> 1974-1975 Education Credentials,Louisiana(Multiple Subject, Early Childhood,Learning <br /> Disabled) <br /> 1974 B.A. in English,Tulane University <br /> Honors and Awards <br /> 2007 Cardiff Accredited ArtsMark Partner Award awarded by Cardiff Creative Arts Support <br /> Team <br /> 2005 Selected for Southern Artistry,an invitation only directory of touring artists organized by <br /> the Southern Arts Federation <br /> 2003 Participant in Telly Finalist Documentary"Worth It? You Bet!",a short video on early <br /> reading <br /> 1999 Finalist, 24-Hour Novel Writing Contest,Raleigh,NC <br /> 1996-present Listed in NC State Artist Touring Directory <br /> 1996-present Recipient of nine Grant Awards from the North Carolina Arts Council <br /> 1981,1985 Winner of Santa Barbara Writer's Conference Award for Best Juvenile Writer. <br /> 1989 Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, Extraordinary Chester <br /> Professional Memberships <br /> 1996-present Member Child-lit, listsery devoted to children's books <br /> 1995-present International Reading Association <br /> 1992-present North Carolina's Writers Network <br /> 1987-2010 Association of Booksellers for Children <br /> 1982-present Society of Children's Book Writers &Illustrators (SCBWI) <br /> 1993-1995 Board Member SCBWI: Carolinas <br />