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Anderson * Elisa
Carbone * Roger
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DEREK ANDERSON is an author/illustrator who wanted to be rabbit when he was growing up. But he waited and waited and the change never took place. Although he was disappointed that the rabbit thing didn’t work out, luckily he had writing and drawing to fall back on. He was selected as a “Publishers Weekly” Flying Start. He illustrated “Ready? Set. Raymond!” by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and “Little Quack” by Lauren Thompson. His newest book, “Little Quack’s Hide and Seek,” also by Lauren Thompson came out in February 2004. Derek has three additional books coming out from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, one of which he wrote. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife. |
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ELISA CARBONE is a full-time writer and a part-time rock climber, windsurfer, and white water paddler. She is the author of Stealing Freedom, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and Storm Warriors, an ALA Notable and WINNER of the Virginia Library Association's 2002 Jefferson Cup Award. Her latest novel, The Pack, has just been released from Viking. For more information, visit http://www.elisacarbone.com/. |
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ROGER ESCHBACHER has an eclectic writing career. It runs the gamut from penning such animated shows as "Baby Looney Tunes," and "Rocket Power," to staff positions on live action shows like "The New Candid Camera" and "America’s Funniest Home Videos." He is also the author of a children’s picture book, "Nonsense! He Yelled." He is an actor on film, stage, and television. An alumnus of Los Angeles’ celebrated comedy troupe "The Groundlings," his TV credits include guest appearances on "ER," "The West Wing, " "Friends," and "Seinfeld." He plays the role of "Superintendent Zimmer" in the movie "Dumb and Dumberer." Eschbacher lives in Valencia, California with his wife, Margie, their three children, and a crazy dog named Cosmo. For more information, visit www.sillyroger.com. |
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EDMUND GATLEY is the author of “Dalmingo the Flamingo.” After years in corporate management, Gatley decided he needed a change in life and purchased a Tropical Bird Pet Store. That led to an interest in the study of Ornithology, especially flamingos. Gatley is presently working to bring “Dalmingo” to the movies. He lives in Naples, Florida. For further information, visit http://www.dalmingo-the-flamingo.com. |
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ARD HOYT was born in Temple, Texas and raised on picture books. A recent graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, he loves to draw and tell stories. He has illustrated “One Dog Canoe” by Mary Casanova, and “I’m a Manatee” by John Lithgow. Coming soon are “Saying Goodbye to Lulu” by Corinne Demas, followed by “Mr. Murry and Thumbkin (A Mouse Tale)” by Karma Wilson. He currently lives in Bentonville, Arkansas with his wife and three daughters. |
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HELEN KETTEMAN is the author of thirteen picture books. Her books range in age from preschool through fourth of 5th graders who may be studying tall tales in school. Titles include “Bubba the Cowboy Prince,” and “Armadillo Tattletale.” She and her husband live on Sanibel Island, Florida. For further information, visit http://www.helenketteman.com. |
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UMA KRISHNASWAMI was born in New Delhi, India. She grew up steeped in rich oral stories that were strangely at odds with the children’s books by English writers that she also devoured. Her first published work, when she was thirteen, was a poem. Her books include “Chachaji’s Cup,” “Monsoon,” and “The Broken Tusk.” Her short stories appear in “Soul Searching” and “Period Pieces: Stories for Girls.” Krishnaswami lives in New Mexico with her husband and son. For more information, visit http://www.umakrishaswami.com. |
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DONNA JO NAPOLI writes both juvenile and young adult books. Her juvenile books include “Rocky: The Cat Who Barks,” and “Jimmy, The Pickpocket of the Palace.” Her young adult books include “Daughter of Venice,” and “The Magic Circle,” which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. In addition to writing for children, she is a published poet and coeditor of three poetry volumes. She is a professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College and teaches courses in writing fiction for children. She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania with her husband Barry and their five children. For more information, visit http://www.donnajonapoli.com. |
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JACK PRELUTSKY writes inventive poems that inspired legions of children to fall in love with poetry. His award-winning books include “Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast,” “The Dragons Are Singing Tonight,” and “The Random House Book of Poetry for Children.” He has written more than 40 books of verse and has compiled eight poetry anthologies. Prelutsky’s book “The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders” includes a poem about Ft. Myers. He lives on Mercer Island in Washington with his wife, Carolynn. |
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DAN YACCARINO is an artist, writer, and producer who has created many children’s books and commercial illustrations as well as his own television series. In 1993, Dan’s first children’s book, “Big Brother Mike,” was published. Since then, he has written and illustrated over thirty more books, including “Good Night, Mr. Night,” and the Blast Off Boy and Blorp series. In 2001, Yaccarino’s animated preschool television series, “Oswald,” premiered on the Nickelodeon network. He lives in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.danyaccarino.com. |
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