Mary Jane Auch, a Knickerbocker Award winner, is the Mother Hen of picture books (Peeping Beauty and Bantam of the Opera) and author of the acclaimed Journey To Nowhere series. Along with her husband and fellow artist Herm Auch, M.J. will take students on a visual journey through the creative process. For Grades 3-5.
www.mjauch.com

 

Susan Williams Beckhorn is an author/illustrator who writes for kids about 9-12 years old. She has three books published so far and loves to visit schools to talk about her books and writing. Susan lives with her family and many pets in the wilds of western New York on a dirt road with lots of wild critters for neighbors. She loves to write about animals, the natural world, and that strange, magical time when kids stand on the brink of growing.
susb@infoblvd.net
www.susanwilliamsbeckhorn.com

 

Alice Delacroix, author of The Hero of Third Grade Hero, shares her enthusiasm for writing and for fostering the imagination. Her insightful presentation will make every student feel like a writing hero!
alicedela@aol.com

 

Marsha Hayles relates how a bad haircut and a great teacher taught her the power of words. Her lively Author Presentation shows kids from Preschool to Grade 6 how her poems and stories went from ideas to published picture books. In her separate Poetry at Play Workshop, Hayles gets kids (Grades 3-8) playing with words and sharing their poems in this inventive, interactive program.
mhayles@rochester.rr

 

Will Hubbell, author and illustrator of Apples Here! and Pumpkin Jack, enjoys speaking to kids grades K through 12. He uses slides to show how he combines words and pictures to tell a story.
winajuca@frontiernet.net

 

Carol A. Johmann, PhD brings a hands-on approach to science and history. Let your students join forces to keep bridges standing, become architects of their own skyscrapers, or journey West with Lewis and Clark or pioneers on the Oregon Trail. For grades 3-8.
www.drbuzzactivityarcade.com
cjohmann@rochester.rr.com

 

Mary Beth Miller is a young adult author who loves to work with teens and children. She has lived in North Central Pennsylvania for thirteen years with her husband, four kids, five dogs, and five cats. Her novel, Aimee (Dutton, 2002), was selected as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an IRA Notable Book, a New York Public Library's Best Book for the Teenaged, and a Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Young Adults Top 40 Nominee. It was also nominated for the National Book Award. She has several more novels in process.
treehouse@adelphia.net
www.marybethmiller.net

 

Robin Pulver brings her stellar stories and colorful characters for kids K-3 to enjoy. Meet Mrs. Toggle and Axle Annie and all their friends in an informative, fun presentation! Then find out what happens when Punctuation Takes a Vacation (a SLJ Best Book for 2003).
robinpulver@ez.net.net
www.robinpulver.com

 

Cat Bowman Smith started with Cricket Magazine Group in 1985 and soon earned the attention of all the major US publishers. With over forty books to her credit, she has stories to tell and plenty of pictures to share with kids of all ages.
catbowmansmith@hotmail.com

 

 

Ellen Stoll Walsh, author and illustrator of the classics Mouse Paint and Mouse Count, shares her unique art and clever stories with children. Meet her new mouse detectives Dot & Jabber as they explore mysteries in nature.
ellensw@aol.com

 

Vivian Vande Velde, Edgar Award Winner for Never Trust a Dead Man, provides an interactive and engaging presentation for kids ages 8 and up. Stories about trolls, dragons and editors will bring literature and laughter into the classroom.
VivianV@rochester.rr.com
www.VivianVandeVelde.com

 

Patricia Costa Viglucci whose YA novels and immigrant memoir collection Growing Up Italian in God's County are utilized in social studies units, Grades 4-12, provides a presentation about the writing process plus an exploration of racial issues found in her works.
patcosta@rochester.rr.com