Detailed Reference:
Michigan Children's Book Authors and Illustrators

partial update 14 February 2008
compiled August 2000 by the Michigan Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators;
updated as new information is received from members
www.kidsbooklink.org

 Key: o = nonmember,  * = out-of-print title   


Kathryn Madeline Allen, Author
Bloomfield Hills, MI
email: kma2020@aol.com
Books
This Little Piggy's Book of Manners (Henry Holt, August 2003), a picture book
One Little Bench (School Zone, 1999, ISBN 0887438024), a picture book/paperback
Summer Vacation (Entertainment Publications, 1999), short stories

Carolyn Reed Barritt, Illustrator
Ann Arbor
Runner-up for the 2006 Don Freeman Grant from SCBWI.
email: carolyn@carolynreedbarritt.com
Carolyn's website: carolynreedbarritt.com
Books
The Day the Dragon Danced (Shen's Books, Fall 2006), written by Kay Haugaard, a picturebook.

Ruth McNally Barshaw, Author & Illustrator
Lansing, Michigan
email: ruthexpress@aol.com
Ruth's website: www.ruthexpress.com
Books
Ellie McNoodle (BloomsburyUS, May 2007), a highly illustrated MG novel

Karen Bell-Brege, Author
Brighton, MI
email: mickmorrisinfo@yahoo.com
Karen's website: www.mickmorris.com
Mick Morris Myth Solver # 4 The Grudge of the Gremlins! (Team B Creative, 2007), illustrated by Darrin Brege
Mick Morris Myth Solver #3 Champ...A Wave of Terror! (Team B Creative, 2006), illustrated by Darrin Brege
Mick Morris Myth Solver #2 Bigfoot...Big Trouble! (Team B Creative, 2006), illustrated by Darrin Brege
Mick Morris Myth Solver #1 All Isn't Well in Roswell (Team B Creative, 2005), a middle grade novel, illustrated by Darrin Brege
The Chill Art Sketchbook-How to Draw 12 of Your Favorite Chillers Creatures (Audiocraft Publishing, 2005), non-fiction, co-author and illustrator Darrin Brege

o Joan Blos, Author

Crystal Bowman, Author
Grand Rapids, MI
email: bowmanmi@netscape.net
Books
My Cowboy Boots (Zondervan, 2002)
My ABC Bible/ My ABC Prayers (Zondervan, 2001)
Boxes, Boxes Everywhere (Zondervan, 2001)
See the Country, See the City (Zondervan, 2000, ISBN 0310232104)
Mommy, May I Hug the Fishes? (Zondervan, 2000, ISBN 0310232090)
Windmills and Wooden Shoes (Cygnet, 1999), a picture book
If Peas Could Taste Like Candy (Zondervan, 1998, ISBN 0310219507), poetry
Ivan and the Dynamos (Wm.B.Eerdmans, 1997, ISBN 0802850871), a middle grade novel
The Jonathan James Learn to Read Series (Zondervan 1995-97), fiction ages 3-6
Cracks in the Sidewalk (Cygnet, 1993, ISBN 0963605011), poetry

Elizabeth Brandt, Illustrator
Holland, MI
email: brandt000@yahoo.com
Online Portfolio: www.theispot.com/artist/brandt
Books:
[all titles are chapter books in the Angela Anaconda series (Simon Spotlight), unless noted otherwise]
Green with Envy (Feb 2002)
The Fright Before Christmas (Oct 2001)
The Bidding War (Sept 2001)
Be Nice, Nanette! (March 2001)
The Trouble with Teachers (March 2001)
Building a Better Brother (Wright Group/McGraw Hill, Jan 2002)

Randy Bulla, Illustrator
Pontiac, MI
email: flyinr2001@yahoo.com
Father, Ford, $5 a Day (Lawells Publishing, 2003) historical fiction, written by Sherry A. Wells, cover art by Randy

Janie Bynum, Author & Illustrator
Kalamazoo, Michigan
email: janie@janiebynum.com
Janie's website: www.janiebynum.com
Books
written and illustrated by Janie (all are picture books)
Nutmeg and Barley (Candlewick, Feb 2006)
Santa Baby (Little, Brown & Co, 2005)
Pig Enough (Harcourt, 2003)
Altoona Up North (Harcourt, 2001)
Otis (Harcourt, 2000)
Altoona Baboona
(Harcourt, 1999)
illustrated by Janie (picture books and early readers)
Hokey Pokey (Little, Brown & Co, Jan 2006), written by Lisa Wheeler
Slippers at Home (Dutton, 2005), written by Andrew Clements
Naptime for Slippers (Dutton, 2005) written by Andrew Clements
Bathtime Blues (Little Brown & Co, 2005) written by Kate McMullan
Get Busy Beaver (Orchard, 2004) written by Carolyn Crimi
Porcupining: A Prickley Love Story (Megan Tingley, 2003) written by Lisa Wheeler
Rock-a-Baby Band (Megan Tingley, 2003)
Edna the Elephant (Candlewick, 2002)
TooBig, Too Small, Just Right
(Harcourt, 2001)

Nan Willard Cappo, Author
Farmington, MI
email: nancap@attglobal.net
Books
Cheating Lessons (Atheneum, Feb 2002), a YA novel

Valerie B. Scho Carey, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: vscarey@aol.com
*Books [all are picture books]
*Tsugele's Broom (Harper Junior Books, 1993)
*Maggie Mab and the Bogey Beast (Arcade, 1992)
*Quail Song (Putnam, 1990)
*The Devil and Mother Crump (Harper Junior Books, 1987)
*Harriet and William and the Terrible Creature (1985)

Jill Chambers, Illustrator
Holland, MI
Jill's website: www.jillellenchambers.com
Books
Ask Me If I'm a Frog (Stemmer House Pub, 1998, ISBN 0880451408), written by Ann Milton
Seeds of Love: For Brothers and Sisters of International Adoption (Folio One Pub,1997, ISBN 0965575314), written by Mary Ebejer Petertyl

Steven Lee Climer, Author
Wayne, MI
email: stevenleeclimer@hotmail.com
Steve's websites: www.stevenleeclimer.com and www.piecesoftheworld.net
Books:
Pieces of the World: The Rising Power (Silverlake Publishing, 2007)
Pieces of the World: Lighthouse Rock (Silverlake Publishing, 2004), fantasy novel
Pieces of the World: M (Silverlake Publishing, 2003)
Pieces of the World: Infinite Keep (Silverlake Publishing, 2003)
Forthcoming Books:
Pieces of the World: Jade City (Silverlake Publishing, 2008)

Kevin Scott Collier, Author/Illustrator
Grand Haven, MI
email: kevinscottcollier@yahoo.com
Kevin's website: www.kevinscottcollier.com
Kevin is a faith-based children’s book author, writing teacher, illustration instructor and Art Director for the Grand Haven Tribune daily newspaper.
Books
written and illustrated by Kevin:
Esther’s Channel (Baker Trittin Press, 2005)
illustrated by Kevin:
Benjamin Oliver Flanagan (New World Publishing, 2006)
Mice In My Tummy (New World Publishing, 2005)
The Little Sea Rock (New World Publishing, 2005)
If You’re Gonna Be A Monster (Book Locker, 2005)
Topsy Turvy Land (Hidden Pictures Publishing, 2005)
The Adventures of Peter Potato (New World Publishing, 2005)
written by Kevin:
barthpenn@heaven.org (Baker Trittin Press, 2004) Writer

Bernadine Cook, Author
Kincheloe, MI
Books
The Little Fish That Got Away (in continuious print 1956-1997, re-released by Harper Collins 2005), a picture book illustrated by Crockett Johnson

Kim Delmar Cory, Author
Holt, MI
email: kcory@lcc.edu
Kim's website: www.kdelmarcory.com
Books [titles are Michigan-based historical novels for grades 4-6]
Home to Mackinac (Mackinac State Historic Parks, May 2006), Michigan based YA Historical Fiction
Charlie Boy (Royal Fireworks Press, 1999)
Lilly's Way (Royal Fireworks Press, 1998)

Shutta Crum, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: shutta@shuttacrum.com
Shutta's website: www.shuttacrum.com
Books [all are picture books unless otherwise noted]
A Family for Old Mill Farm (Clarion, 2007)
The Bravest of the Brave (Knopf, January 2005), illustrated by Tim Bowers
My Mountain Song (Clarion, 2004), illustrated by Ted Rand
Click! (Stoddart Kids [Canada], 2002; Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd [US] Oct 2003), illustrated by John Beder
Spitting Image (Clarion, April 2003), a middle grade novel
House in the Meadow (Albert Whitman, March 2003), illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye
Fox & Fluff (Albert Whitman, Sept. 2002), illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello
All On A Sleepy Night (Stoddart Kids, 2001), illustrated by Sylvie Daigneault
Who Took My Hairy Toe? (Albert Whitman, 2001), illustrated by Katya Krenina
Forthcoming Books
[picture books unless noted otherwise]
Jubah, Li’l Sister (Hyperion/Jump at the Sun)
Thunder-Boomer (Clarion)
Shutta is also writes Media for Adults

Marci Curtis, Author/Illustrator
Troy, MI
email: Curtisf8@aol.com
Marci's website: www.marcicurtis.com
Books [all are picture books]
Big Brother, Little Brother (Dial Books for Young Readers, May, 2004)
*I Was So Silly - Big Kids Remember Being Little (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2002) picture book
Big Sister, Little Sister (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2000)

Kelly DiPucchio, Author
Macomb, MI
email: kelly.dipucchio@comcast.net
Kelly's website: www.kellydipucchio.com
Books [all are picture books]
Grace For President! (Hyperion, 2008)
Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom! (Hyperion, Fall 2005)
Dinosnores (HarperCollins, April 2005) illustrated by Ponder Goembel
What's the Magic Word, Little Bird? (HarperCollins, January 2005), illustrated by Marsha Winborn
Bed Hogs (Hyperion, April 2004) illustrated by Howard Fine
Liberty's Journey (Hyperion, Fall 2004) illustrated by Richard Egielski
Forthcoming Books
Monster Makeovers (Hyperion, Fall 2006)
Sipping Spiders Through a Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters (Scholastic Press, 200?)
Button, Button. Who Has A Belly Button?-A Book of Mammals (Hyperion, 200?)

Joan Donaldson, Author
Fennville, MI
email: sparrowmi@verizon.net
Joan's website: www.joandonaldson.com
Books
The Secret of the Red Shoes (Ideals Children's Books, Feb 2006), a picture book
A Pebble and a Pen
(Holiday House, 2000, ISBN 0823415007), a middle grade novel
*The Real Pretend, a picture book illustrated by Tasha Tudor
Joan also writes media for adults.

Karen Douglas, Author
Lansing, MI
Books
Tales of Aesop (Perfection Learning, 1999) retold folktales
Tales of Ancient Civilizations (Perfection Learning,1999), retold folktales
Tales of Animals (Perfection Learning,1998) retold folktales
Tales of Enchantment (Perfection Learning,1998) retold folktales

Jean Sparks Ducey, Author
Niles, MI
Books
The Bittersweet Time (Eerdmans, 1995, ISBN 0802851134), a YA novel

Stacey Duford, Author
Beverly Hills, MI
email: sduford@aol.com
Stacey's website: www.stadeyduford.com
Books
The Fairy Painting (Mackinac Island Press, 2005), a picture book
See also Other Media for Adults

Nancy Edwards, Author
Port Huron, MI
email: nancy_leigh@hotmail.com
Books
Mom for Mayor (Cricket Books, Feb 06), a MG novel
Glenna's Seeds
(Child and Family Press, 2000, ISBN 0878687882), a picture book

Jean Alicia Elster, Author
Detroit, MI
email: elsterusa@mac.com
Books:
I'll Do the Right Thing (Judson Press, 2003), a picture story book, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
I'll Fly My Own Plane (Judson Press, 2002), a picture story book, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
I Have a Dream, Too! (Judson Press, 2002), a picture story book, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Just Call Me Joe Joe (Judson Press, 2001), a picture story book, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

o Matt Faulkner, Author/Illustrator
Royal Oak, MI

Marcy Heller Fisher, Author/Educator
Bloomfield Hills
email: marcy@campfisher.com
more about Marcy's book, Fired Magic... on the web
Books
Fired Magic: Detroit's Pewabic Pottery Treasures (WSU Press, Great lakes Books, October 2003), historical fiction for ages 8-up, illustrated by Marjorie Hecht Simon
The Outdoor Museum: The Magic of Michigan's Marshall M. Fredericks (WSU Press, Great Lakes Books, April 2001), historical fiction for ages 8-up, illustrated by Christine Collins Woomer
Forthcoming Books
Painting for the People: Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry Frescoes (WSU Press, 200?)

Rhonda Gowler Greene, Author
West Bloomfield, MI
email: rgowgreene@hotmail.com
Rhonda's website: www.rhondagowlergreene.com
Books [all are picture books]
Noah and the Mighty Ark (ZonderKidz 2007)
One Lost Sheep (ZonderKidz 2007)
Jonah and the Great Big Fish (ZonderKidz 2007)
Zacchaeus and the Happy Day (ZonderKidz 2007)
Mail Monkeys (Childcraft, 2006)
Sing Praise (Augsburg, 2005)
Firebears, The Rescue Team (Henry Holt, 2005), illustrated by Dan Andreasen
Santa's Stuck (Dutton, September 2004), illustrated by Henry Cole
This is the Teacher (Dutton, July 2004), illustrated by Mike Lester
At Grandma's (Henry Holt, 2003), illustrated by Karla Firehammer
The Very First Thanksgiving Day (Atheneum, 2002), illustrated by Susan Gaber
Eek! Creak! Snicker, Sneak (Atheneum, 2002, ISBN 0689830475), illustrated by Jos. A. Smith
The Beautiful World That God Made (Eerdmans, 2002, ISBN 0802852130)
Jamboree Day (Orchard Books, Fall 2001, ISBN 0439293103), illustrated by Jason Wolff
The Stable Where Jesus Was Born (Atheneum, 1999, ISBN 0689812582), illustrated by Susan Gaber
Barnyard Song (Atheneum, 1997, ISBN 0689807589), illustrated by Robert Bender
When a Line Bends A Shape Begins (Houghton Mifflin, 1997, ISBN 0395786061), poetry/picture illustrated by James Kaczman
Forthcoming Books
Polar Bear Pirates (Childcraft)
Doppet's Dr. Kate (Childcraft)

o Wendy Anderson Halperin, Author/Illustrator

Cyndi Harper-Deiters, Author
Grand Rapids, MI
Books
[all titles in a series from Country Home Publishers]
Jonathan Michael and the Language Trap (1995, ISBN 0963251384)
Jonathan Michael and the Forest Floor Promise (1995, ISBN 0963251376)
Jonathan Michael and the Twisted Tale (1994, ISBN 0963251368)
Jonathan Michael and the Picked Pocket (1994, ISBN 096325135X)
Jonathan Michael and the Perilous Flight (1993, ISBN 0963251333)

Monica Harris, Author
Portage, MI
email: monicaharris24@sbcglobal.net
Books
My First Book of Animals (Publications International Ltd., Feb 2004, ISBN 0785383727), an encyclopedia for early readers
Wake the Dead (Walker and Company, Fall 2004), a picture book
Walking Sticks (Heinemann Library, 2003), nonfiction easy reader
Paper Wasps (Heinemann Library, 2003), nonfiction easy reader
Ticks (Heinemann Library, 2003), nonfiction easy reader
Tarantulas (Heinemann Library, 2003), nonfiction easy reader
Black Widow Spiders (Heinemann Library, 2003), nonfiction easy reader
Learn about Monica's Media for Adults and Other Media for Children

Susan Kathleen Hartung, Illustrator
Brooklyn, MI
email: mailbox@susanhartung.com
Susan's website: www.susanhartung.com
Books [all are picture books]
Christmas Mouseling (Viking, Sept 2005), written by Dori Chaconas
Where's the Poop
(HarperCollins, 2004), written by Julie Markes
One Leaf Rides the Wind (Viking, 2002), written by Celeste Mannis
Rag Baby (Tyndale Kids, February 2002, ISBN 0842354344 ), written by Karyn Henley
The Little Spider (Tyndale Kids, Fall 2001, ISBN 0842339183), book & CD written by Sigmund Brouwer
One Dark Night (Viking, 2001), written by Hazel Hutchins
Dear Juno (Viking, 1999, ISBN 0670882526; Puffin, 2001 pb), written by Soyoung Pak
[and numerous educational readers]

Dzvinka Hayda, Author/Illustrator
Warren, MI
email: dzvinbell@juno.com
Dzvinka's website: www.littleangelsjourney.com
Books
Little Angel's Journey (Trillium Forest Press, August 2006), a picture book

Leslie Helakoski, Author/Illustrator
Crystal Falls, MI
email: lelhel@hotmail.com
Leslie's website: www.helakoskibooks.com
Books
Woolbur (HarperCollins, 2008), illustrated by Lee Harper
Big Chickens (Dutton, February 2006), a picture book, illustrated by Henry Cole
The Smushy Bus (The Millbrook Press, August, 2002), illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Forthcoming Books
Big Chickens Fly the Coop (Dutton, 2008), illustrated by Henry Cole

Janet Ruth Heller, Author
Portage, MI
email: janet.heller@wmich.edu
Books
How the Moon Regained her Shape (Sylvan Dell, Feb 2006), a picture book, illustrated by Ben Hodson

Kathy Henderson, Author
Lexington, MI
email: kath@greatlakes.net
Books
Market Guide for Young Writers 6th Edition (Writer's Digest Books, 2001) YA/MG nonfiction
I Can Be a Basketball Player (Children's Press, 1991), K-6 nonfiction
[and multiple titles for Children's Press prior]
*What Would We Do Without You? A Guide to Volunteer Activities for Kids (Betterway Publications, 1990) YA/MG nonfiction
*Market Guide for Young Artists & Photographers (Betterway Publications, 1990), YA/MG nonfiction

Margaret Hillert, Author
Beverly Hills, MI

Ryan Hipp, Illustrator
Grand Rapids, MI
email: ryan@puppytron.com
Ryan's website: www.puppytron.com
Books:
How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? (Kids at Our House Publishing, February 2006), a picture book written by Danny Adlerman
A Curious Glimpse of Michigan (EDCO Publishing, January 2004), a picture book written by Kevin & Stephanie Kammeraad

Karen Hoenecke, Author
West Olive, MI
email: mhoenecke@wmol.com
Books
The Garden (Kaeden Books, 2000)
Don't Cry, Baby (Rigby,1998)
What Grows on Trees (School Zone Publishing,1997)
[and numerous educational titles prior]

Barbara L. Johns, Author
Clarkston, MI
email: barbjohns@prodigy.net
Barb's website: www.steepleridgepress.com
Books
Christmas at the Candle Factory (Steeple Ridge Press, August 2006), a picture book
The Cat in the Candle Factory (Steeple Ridge Press, August 2005), a picture book

Kevin Kammeraad, Author/Illustrator
Grand Rapids, MI
email: kevin@tomatocollection.com
Kevin's website: www.tomatocollection.com
Books
I Remember… (Cooperfly Books, 2001), a book of poetry based on childhood memories. Ages 8 and up.
The Tomato Collection (Cooperfly Books, 1999, ISBN 0966950402), a poetry/picture book & CD

Shelley Lazarus, Author
Royal Oak, MI
email: lazari@earthlink.net
Shelley's website: www.otterbooks.net
Books
Hockeytown Hero: The Steve Yzerman Story (Proctor Publications, March 2001, ISBN 1928623042), a middle grade biography/non-fiction

PJ Lyons, Author/Illustrator
Cutlerville, MI
email: pjlyons@sbcglobal.net
PJ's website: www.pjlyons.com
Books:
The Wonderful World that God Made (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004), a picture book, illustrated by Lori Esposito

Christine Kole MacLean, Author
Holland, Michigan
email: christinemaclean@contentstudio.com
Christine's website: www.christinekolemaclean.com
Books
Mary Margaret Meets her Match (Dutton, 2007), an MG novel
How It's Done (Flux [LLewellyn's new YA imprint], 2006), a YA novel
Mary Margaret Center Stage (Dutton, March 2006), a novel for ages 8-12
Everybody Makes Mistakes
(Dutton, Summer 2005), a picture book
Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet Plan (Dutton, May 2004), a novel for ages 8-12
Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms (Dutton, August 2002), a picture book illustrated by Mike Reed
Forthcoming
Mary Margaret Mary Christmas (Dutton, Sept, 2008)

Diana Magnuson, Illustrator
Marquette, MI
email:dianamagnuson@charter.net
Diana's website: www.dianamagnuson.com
Books
Helen Keller & the Big Storm [Childhood of Famous Americans series] (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2002), a Ready-to-Read, Level 2, written by Patricia Lakin
Betsy Ross & The Silver Thimble [Childhood of Famous Americans series] (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2002), a Ready-to-Read, Level 2, written by Stephanie Greene
Sacagawea & The Brave Deed [Childhood of Famous Americans series] (Simon & Schuster/Aladdin, 2002), a Ready-to-Read, Level 2, written by Stephen Krensky
Trail of Tears (Random House, 1999, ISBN 0679890521), a picture-story/early reader written by Joseph Bruchac
Grumbles, Growls & Roars (The Wright Group, 1998), a picture pb written by Elizabeth Savage
Eagle Feathers (The Wright Group, 1997), a picture pb written by Owl Goingback
The Gift (The Wright Group, 1997), a picture pb written by Owl Goingback
Who Spilled the Beans? (The Wright Group, 1993), picture pb written by Joy Cowley

Lori McElrath-Eslick, Illustrator
N. Muskegon, MI
email: lorieslick@comcast.net
Lori's website: www.eslickart.com
Books [all are picture books unless noted otherwise]
Jean Nicolet and the Sign of the Thunderbird (River Road Publications, June 2003) by Peter and Connie Roop, an MG novel
Mommy Poems (Boyds Mills Press, 2001, ISBN 1563978490), poems compiled by John Miklos, Jr.
Da Wei's Treasure (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 1999, ISBN 0689818351), written by Raymond & Margaret Chang
Read for Me, Mama (Boyds Mills Press, 1997, ISBN 1563973138), written by Vashanti Rahaman
Does God Know How to Tie Shoes? (Eerdmans, 1993, ISBN 080285074X), written by Nancy Whilte Carlstrom
* I Am Christmas (Eerdmans Pub., 1995), written by Nancy White Carlstrom
The Lark Who Had No Song (Lion Pub., the UK, 1992, ISBN 0745918794), written by Carolyn Nystrom
Nishnawbe ­ A Story of Indians in Michigan (River Road Publications, 1981, ISBN 0938682016), written by Lynn Deur
Learn about Lori's Media for Adults

Sarah Miller, Author
Romeo, MI
email: SarahsBooks@gmail.com
Sarah's website: www.sarahmillerbooks.com
Books
Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller (Atheneum, July 2007), a novel

Cyd Moore, Illustrator
Beverly Hills, MI
email: cydmoore@cydmoore.com
Cyd's website: www.cydmoore.com
Books [all are picture books]
Happy Halloween, Stinky Face (2006), by Lisa McCourt
Sticky People (Harper Collins, June, 2006), by Tony Johnston
If I Could Be (Dutton Children's Books, 2005), by Marjorie Blain Parker
Granny's Dragon (2005), by Lisa McCourt
If You're Happy and You Know it (Knoph, 2005), by Raffi
A Fire Engine for Ruthie (Clarion, 2004), by Leslea Newman
If I Could Be (Dutton Children's Books, 2004) by Marjorie Blain Parker
The Most Thankful Thing (Cartwheel, 2004), by Lisa McCourt
How to Get Your Child To Love Reading (Algonquin Books, 2003) by Esmé Raji Codell, cover art by Cyd
Merry Christmas Stinky Face (Troll, 2002) by Lisa McCourt
Goodnight Princess Pruney Toes (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2001, ISBN 0816752052) by Lisa McCourt
It's Time for School, Stinky Face (Bridgewater Books, Oct 2000), by Lisa McCourt
Greta's Revenge (Crown, 1999, ISBN 0517800519), by Steven J. Simmons
I Miss You, Stinky Face (Troll, 1999, ISBN 0816756473), by Lisa McCourt
I Love You, Stinky Face (Troll, 1998, ISBN 0816744599), by Lisa McCourt
Alice & Greta (Charlesbridge 1997, ISBN 0881069744) by Steven J. Simmons
What's the Full Moon Full Of? (Boyds Mills Press, 1997, ISBN 044041640X) by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
A Frog Inside My Hat (Troll, 1994, ISBN 0816731306), by Fay Robinson

Margaret Morgan, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: mmorduk@umich.edu
Margaret's website: www.read2us.com
Books
Wuffy the Wonder Dog (Wingspan Press, Jan 2006), a story book

Naomi Nash, Author
Royal Oak, MI
email: naomi@naominash.com
Naomi's website: www.naominash.com
Books [all are young adult novels]
Senses Working Overtime (Smooch, July 2005)
You Are SO Cursed! (Smooch, 2004, ISBN 0843953101)
Chloe, Queen of Denial (Smooch, July 2004, ISBN 0843953772)
Beaner O'Brian's Absolutely Ginormous Guidebook to Guys (Smooch, December 2004)

Shirley Neitzel, Author
Grand Rapids, MI
email: shirleyneitzel@charter.net
Shirley's website: www.shirleyneitzel.com
Books [all titles are picture books illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker unless otherwise noted]
Who Will I Be? A Halloween Rebus Story (Greenwillow, August 2005)
This Is the Ark That Noah Built (Augsburg, May 2004)
Liberty and Justice for All (River Road, 2002), illustrated by Carolyn Stich
Our Class Took a Trip to the Zoo (Greenwillow, 2002)
I'm Not Feeling Well Today (Greenwillow, Spring 2001)
I'm Taking a Trip on My Train (Greenwillow, 1999, ISBN 0688158331)
The House I'll Build for the Wrens (Greenwillow, 1997, ISBN 0688149731)
We're Making Breakfast for Mother (Greenwillow, 1997, ISBN 0688145752)
The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's (Greenwillow, 1995, ISBN 0688158404)
The Dress I'll Wear to the Party (Greenwillow, 1995, ISBN 0688142613 )
The Jacket I Wear in the Snow (Greenwillow, 1989, ISBN 0688045871)
From the Land of the White Birch (River Road, 1997, ISBN 093868244X), a storybook of Ojibwa legends illustrated by Daniel Powers

Kristin Wolden Nitz - Author
Zeeland, MI
email: kwnitz@charter.net
Kristin's website: www.kwnitz.com
Books
Saving the Griffin (Peachtree, 2006)
Defending Irene (Peachtree Publishers, 2004), a middle grade novel
Play-by-Play Track (Lerner, 2004), MG nonfiction
Play-by-Play Field Events (Lerner, 2004), MG nonfiction
Fundamental Softball (Lerner, 1997), MG nonfiction

Joe Novara, Author
Kalamazoo, MI
email: joenovi@aol.com
Books
Wa-Tonka: Camp Cowboys (Pelican Publishing, January, 2006), a YA novel
Young Cowboys (self-pub series of three, 2003-5)
Road Wrangler…Cowboy on Wheels (Syncopated Press, 2002), a YA novel
Riding the Waves…Lake Michigan Cowboy (Syncopated Press, 2002), a YA novel
TJ… City Cowboy (Syncopated Press, 2002), a YA novel
Joe is also published in other media for children and media for adults.

Lynne Rae Perkins, Author/Illustrator
2006 Newbery Winner for Criss-Cross
Cedar, MI
Books [written and illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins unless noted otherwise]
Criss Cross (Greenwillow, 2005) Newbery Medal Winner 2006, a middle grade novel
Snow Magic (Greenwillow, Sept 2003), a picture book
Georgie Lee (Greenwillow, Spring 2002, ISBN 0688179401), a picture book, written by Sharon Phillips Denslow
The Broken Cat (Greenwillow, April 2002, ISBN 0060292636), a picture book
All Alone in the Universe (Greenwillow, 1999, ISBN 0688168817), a middle grade novel
Clouds for Dinner (Greenwillow, 1997, ISBN 0688149030), a picture book
Home Lovely (Greenwillow, 1995, ISBN 0688136877), a picture book

Patricia Polacco, Author/Illustrator
Union City, MI
Patricia's website: www.patriciapolacco.com
Books [all are picture books unless otherwise noted]
Rotten Ritchie and the Ultimate Dare (Philomel, 2006)
Emma Kate
(2005)
The Graves Family Goes Camping
(Philomel, May 2005)
Mommies Say Shhh! (Philomel, 2005)
An Orange for Frankie (2004)
John Philip Duck (2004)
The Graves Family (Philomel, Sept 2003)
G is for Goat (Philomel, May 2003), baby/preschool
Christmas Tapestry (Philomel, Sept. 2002)
Uncle Vova's Tree (Philomel, Sept. 2002)
When Lightning Comes in A Jar
(Philomel, June 2002)
Mr. Lincoln's Way
(Philomel Books, 2001, ISBN 0399237542)
Betty Doll (ISBN 0399236384)
The Butterfly (Philomel, 2000, ISBN 0399231706)
Mrs. Mack (Philomel, 1998, ISBN 0399231676)
Luba and the Wren (Philomel, 1999, ISBN 0399231684)
Welcome Comfort
(Philomel, 1999, ISBN 0399231692)
Thank You, Mr. Falker (Putnam, 1998, ISBN 0399231668)
In Enzo's Splendid Gardens (Philomel, 1997, ISBN 0399231072)
The Trees of the Dancing Goats (Simon & Schuster, 1996, ISBN 0689808623)
I Can Hear the Sun: A Modern Myth (Philomel, 1996, ISBN 039922520X)
Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair (Philomel, 1996, ISBN 0399229434)
Babushka's Mother Goose (Philomel, 1995, ISBN 0399227474)
Babushka's Doll (Simon & Schuster, 1994, ISBN 0671683438)
My Ol' Man (Philomel, 1995, ISBN 0399228225)
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother (Simon & Schuster, 1998, ISBN 0689820364)
Pink and Say (Putnam, 1994, ISBN 0399226710)
Tikvah Means Hope
Babushka Baba Yaga
(Philomel, 1993, ISBN 0399225315)
The Bee Tree (Philomel, 1993, ISBN 039921965X)
Picnic at Mudsock Meadow (Putnam, 1992, ISBN 0399218114)
Mrs. Katz and Tush (Bantum Doubleday Dell, 1994, ISBN 0440409365)
Chicken Sunday (Philomel, 1992, ISBN 0399221336)
Some Birthday! (Simon & Schuster, 1994, ISBN 0671727508)
Appelemando's Dreams
(Putnam, 1997, ISBN 0698115902)
|Just Plain Fancy (EconoClad, 1999, ISBN 0613108973)
Boat Ride With Lillian Two Blossom (Philomel, 1989, ISBN 0399214704)
Thunder Cake (Putnam & Grosset, 1997, ISBN 0698115813)
Keeping Quilt (Simon & Schuster, 1998, ISBN 0689820909)
Casey at the Bat
Rechenka's Eggs
(Putnam, 1996, ISBN 0698113853)
Meteor! (Philomel, 1988, ISBN 0399233849)

Ann Purmell - Author
Jackson, MI
email: annpurmell@mindspring.com
Books:
Christmas Tree Farm (Holiday House, fall 2006)
Where Wild Babies Sleep (Boyds Mills Press, 2003), a picture book
Giraffes (Random House, spring 2003), a pictureback book
Apple Cider Making Days (Millbrook Press, fall 2002), a picture book
Forthcoming Books
Maple Syrup Spring ( 200?)
Ann is also published other media for children.

Patricia A. Relf - Author
Richland, MI
email: relf@aol.com
Books
What's Happening? A Book of Explanations (Mondo Publishing, 2001)
Sue: The Story of the Colossal Fossil: The World's Most Complete T. Rex [with the Science Team of the Field Museum] (Scholastic, 2000)
Tonka® Big Book of Trucks: At Work Night and Day (Scholastic, 2000)
The Magic School Bus Gets Eaten: A Book About Food Chains (Scholastic, 1996)
My Little Book of Frogs and Toads
(Golden Tell-A-Tale Book, Western, 1994)
My Little Book of Fish (Golden Tell-A-Tale Book, Western, 1993)
[and numerous other mass market/educational titles]
Learn about Patricia's other media for children.

Jacqui Robbins - Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: jacqui@jacquirobbins.com
Jacqui's website: www.jacquirobbins.com
Books [all are picture books]
The New Girl . . . And Me (Atheneum/Richard Jackson books, June, 2006), illus. by Matt Phelan
Forthcoming Books
Two of a Kind (Atheneum, July, 2009), illus. Matt Phelan
Desmond's New Shoes (Atheneum, 200?)

Denise Rodgers, Author/Poet
Huntington Woods, MI
email: drodgers@thepoetrylady.com
Denise's website: www.ThePoetryLady.com
Books
Great Lakes Rhythm & Rhyme (River Road Publications, Inc., 2003)
A Little Bit of Nonsense: A Wacky Poetry Collection (Creative Writing Press, Inc., 2001)
Learn about Denise's Other Media for Children

Linda R. Rymill, Author
Shelby Township, MI
email: lrymill@comcast.net
Books
*
Good Knight (Henry Holt, 1998; Froebel-kan Co. Ltd. [Japan] pb, 2000), a picture book illustrated by G. Brian Karas

Nancy Shaw, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: scottshaw@acd.net
Books [all titles are picture books illustrated by Margot Apple]
Raccoon Tune (Henry Holt, 2003), a picture book illustrated by Howard Fine
Sheep Trick or Treat (Houghton Mifflin, 1997, ISBN 0393841682)
Sheep Take a Hike (Houghton Mifflin, 1994, ISBN 0395683947)
Sheep Out to Eat (Houghton Mifflin, 1992, ISBN 0395611288)
Sheep in a Shop (Houghton Mifflin, 1991, ISBN 0395536812)
Sheep on a Ship (Houghton Mifflin 1989, ISBN 0395481600)
Sheep in a Jeep (Houghton Mifflin, 1986, ISBN 039541105X)

Buffy Silverman, Author
Augusta, MI
email: buffysilver@yahoo.com
Books
Pull Ahead Animal Groups (six titles below published by Lerner Publications)

  • Mammals
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians
  • Fish
  • Insects

You Scratch My Back (Raintree, Spring, 2007)
States of Confusion
(Raintree, Spring, 2007)
Blame Your Parents
(Raintree, Spring, 2007)
Gliding Garter Snakes: Pull Ahead Books
(Lerner Publications, September, 2006)
Who’s in Control? (Raintree, Fall, 2006) hi/lo series
Going Underground! (Raintree, Fall, 2006) hi/lo series
Follow that Food! (Raintree, Fall, 2006) hi/lo series
Parasites! Fleas (KidHaven Press, 2004)
Molds and Fungi: KidHaven Science Library (KidHaven Press, 2004)
Genetics: KidHaven Science Library (KidHaven Press, 2003)
Bat's Night Out (Richard C. Owen Publishers, 2000 [English and Spanish]), an early reader
Birds (School Zone Publishing Company, 1998), a science workbook
Learn about Buffy's Other Media for Children

o David Small, Illustrator

o Ethel Footman Smothers, Author

Michael Spradlin, Author
Lapeer, MI
email: mikespradl@aol.com
Mike's website: www.michaelspradlin.com
Books
Spy Goddess: To Hawaii, With Love (HarperCollins, January 2006) YA
Spy Goddess: Live and Let Shop (HarperCollins, January 2006, paperback edition) YA
The Legend of Blue Jacket (HarperCollins, October 2002), a picture book illustrated by Ronald Himler
Forthcoming Books
Legendary Lawmen: The Texas Rangers (Walker & Company, March 2007)
Daniel Boone's Great Escape (Walker & Company, March 2008), illustrated by Ard Hoyt

Sue Stauffacher, Author
Grand Rapids, MI
email: sue@suestauffacher.com
Sue's website: www.suestauffacher.com
Books
Nothing But Trouble (Knopf, 2007), picture book
Donutheart (Knoph, 2006), MG novel
Bessie Smith and the Night Riders (Putnam, Spring 2006), picture book
Harry Sue (Knopf, Summer 2005), MG novel
Donuthead, middle grade novel (Knopf, fall 2003, paperback 2005), MG novel
The Angel and Other Stories, folktale collection (Eerdmans, 2002)
S'gana, the Black Whale (Alaska Northwest Books, 1992), MG novel
Forthcoming Books
The Grocery Store DJ (Knopf, Spring 2007)
Tillie the Terrible Swede (Knopf, spring 2008)
Sue also writes Other Media for Adults

o Sarah Stewart, Author

Carolyn R. Stich, Illustrator
Holland, MI
email: carolynstich@chartermi.net
Carolyn's website: www.carolynstich.com
Books:
A Faraway Home: An Orphan Train Story (Edco Publishing, Inc., 2006), a YA written by Janie Lynn Panagopoulos
The Barefoot Boys of Fayette (Edco Publishing, Inc., 2005), a YA written by Ragene Henry
The Cat in the Candle Factory (Steeple Ridge Publications, 2005), a picture book written by Barbara Johns
Atsa and Ga (Henry Quill Press, 2005), a picture book written by J. H. Stroschin
Liberty and Justice (River Road Publications, Inc., 2002), a picture book written by Shirley Neitzel
Paul Bunyan and The Winter of the Blue Snow (River Road Publications, Inc., 2000), a picture book written by Andy Gregg
Christmas at the Candle Factory (Steeple Ridge Publications, August, 2006), a picture book written by Barbara Johns
Water Words (Edco Publishing, November, 2006), a picture book written by Barbara Shaw McKinney

Debbie Taylor, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: dpoet@umich.edu
Books
Sweet Music in Harlem (Lee & Low Books, May 2004), ISBN: 1584301651, a picture book illustrated by Frank Morrison

Kelly A. Tinkham, Author
Newaygo, MI
email: kat@ncats.net
Books
Hair for Mama (Dial Books for Young Readers, Spring 2007), a picture book illustrated by Amy June Bates

Ann Tompert, Author
Port Huron, MI
Books
[all titles are picture books unless otherwise noted]
Harry's Hats (Children's Press, March 2005), a Rookie Reader
The Errant Knight (Illumination Arts, August 2003)
The Pied Piper of Peru (Boyds Mills Press, March 2002, ISBN 1563979497), illustrated by Kestutis Kasparavicius
Saint Nicholas (Boyds Mills Press, 2000, ISBN 156397844X), illustrated by Michael Garland
The Hungry Black Bag (Houghton, 1999, ISBN 0395894182), illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast
Saint Patrick (Boyds Mill Press, 1998, ISBN 1363976595), illustrated by Michael Garland
The Jade Horse: the Cricket and the Peach Stone (Boyds Mill Press, 1996, ISBN 1563972395), illustrated by Winson Trang
A Carol for Christmas (Macmillan, 1994, ISBN 0027894029), illustrated by Laura Kelly
Just a Little Bit (Houghton, 1993, ISBN 0395515270), illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Grandfather Tang's Story (Crown, 1990, ISBN 051757487X), illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker
Will You Come Back for Me? (Albert Whitman & Co, 1988, ISBN 0807591122)
The Greatest Showman on Earth (Dillon, 1987, ISBN 0875183700), a middle-grade nonfiction, illustrated by Robin Kramer
Nothing Sticks Like a Shadow (Houghton, 1984, ISBN 0395479509), illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Little Fox Goes to the End of the World (Crown, 1976, ISBN 0590334557), illustrated by John C. Wallner
*[below titles are out-of-print]
Bamboo Hats and Rice Cakes (Crown, 1993), illustrated by Demi
Savina the Gypsy Dancer (Macmillan, 1991), illustrated by Dennis Nolan
The Tzar's Bird (Macmillan, 1990), illustrated by Robert Rayevsky
Sue Patch and the Crazy Clocks (Dial, 1989)
The Silver Whistle (Macmillan, 1988), illustrated by Beth Peck
Charlotte and Charles (Crown, 1979), illustrated by John C. Wallner
Three Foolish Tales (Crown, 1979), illustrated by Diane Dawson Hearne
Badger on His Own (Crown, 1978), illustrated by Diane DeGroat
Little Otter Remembers (Crown, 1977), illustrated by John C. Wallner
The Clever Princess (Lollipop Power, 1977)
It May Come in Handy Someday (McGraw, 1975)
Hyacinth, the Reluctant Duck (Steck, 1972), illustrated by John Paul Richards
Fun for Ozzie (Steck, 1971)
The Crow, the Kite, and the Golden Umbrella (Abelard, 1971)
A Horse for Charlie (Albert Whitman & Company, 1969)
Maybe A Horse Will Come (Follett, 1968)
When Rooster Crowed (Albert Whitman & Company, 1968)
The Big Whistle (Albert Whitman & Company, 1968)
What Makes My Cat Purr? (Albert Whitman & Company, 1965)

Pat Trattles, Author
Holland, MI
email: trattles@chartermi.net
Books
Emperor Penguins (Lerner, Jan 2006), a "pull ahead book," grade 2
Flying Butter
(Children's Press, March 2005), a rookie reader

Hope Vestergaard, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: hvestergaard@sbcglobal.net
Hope's website: www.hopevestergaard.com
Books
I Don't Want to Clean My Room: A Mess of Poems About Chores (Dutton Children's Books, 2007)
Hillside Lullaby
(Dutton, March 2006), illustrated by Margie Moore
What Do You Do When a Monster Says Boo!
(Dutton, August 2006), illustrated by Maggie Smith
Hello, Snow!
(Farrar Straus & Giroux; September 2004), illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott
Wake Up, Mama! (Dutton, 2003), illustrated by Thierry Courtin
Driving Daddy (Dutton, 2003), illustrated by Thierry Courtin
Baby Love (Dutton, December 2002), illustrated by John Wallace

Judith Wade, Author
Eagle, MI
email: rileypress@yahoo.com
Judith's website: rileypress.hypermart.net
Books:
Mermaid Dreams (Riley Press, 2005)
The Mermaid's Gift (Riley Press, 2004)
The Secret of Mermaid Island (Riley Press, 2003)

Joan Weisman, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: arthurpar@aol.com
*Books [all titles are picture books]
*The Storyteller (Rizzoli, 1993), illustrated by David Bradley
*Storyteller (Rizzoli, 1993), illustrated by David Bradley
*How Old is Old? (Program Resources, 1978), photographs by Bob Benyas
*The Bad of the Quicksand (Campus Publisher, 1976), illustrated by Shirley Kallus
*Hurray for Bobo [by Joan Savage, pen name] (Childrens Press, 1947, 1957), illustrated by Berta Schwartz

Sherry A. Wells, Author
Ferndale, MI
email: lawells@tm.net
Sherry's website: www.lawells.net
Books
Father, Ford, $5 a Day series: The Mullers from Missouri (Lawells Publishing, 2003), middle grade, historical fiction
Warm and Wonderful Stepmothers of Famous People (Lawells Publishing, Spring 2004), Young Adult
Famous and Fine Stepmothers and Stepfathers (Lawells Publishing, Spring 2004), Young Adult (co-author)

Betty Westra, Author
Grand Rapids, MI
email: westrajb@ameritech.net
Books
Alexander and the Stallion (Richard C. Owen, Fall 2004), educational

Lisa Wheeler, Author
Trenton, MI
email: lawheel@comcast.net
Lisa's website: www.lisawheelerbooks.com
Books [all titles are picture books unless noted otherwise]
The Christmas Boot (Ann Arbor Media Group, 2007)
Dino-Hockey (Carolrhoda Picture Books, 2007)
Jazz Baby (Harcourt, 2007)
Where, Oh Where, is Santa Claus? (Harcourt Children's Books, 2006)
Castaway Cats (Atheneum, June 2006), illustrated by Ponder Goembel
Mammoths on the Move (Harcourt, April 2006), illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
Hokey Pokey: Another Prickly Love Story (Little Brown, January 2006)
Fitch & Chip EZ Reader series (Atheneum 2003-2006)

  • Invasion of the Pig Sisters (2006)
  • Who's Afraid of Granny Wolf (2004)
  • New Pig in Town (2003)
  • When Pigs Fly (2003)

Uncles and Antlers (Atheneum, Fall 2004), illustrated by Brian Floca
Farmer Dale's Red Pickup Truck (Harcourt, 2004), illustrated by Ivan Bates
Bubblegum, Bubblegum (Little Brown & Co, Spring 2004), illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta (S&S, A Richard Jackson Book/Atheneum, Feb 2004), illustrated by Mark Siegel
Te Amo Bebe, Little One (Little, Brown & Co. Spring 2004), illustrated by Maribel Suarez
Avalanche Annie: A Not-So-Tall Tale (Harcourt, Fall 2003), illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
One Dark Night (Harcourt, 2003), illustrated by Ivan Bates
Old Cricket (Richard Jackson Books/Atheneum, 2003), illustrated by Ponder Goembel
Porcupining: A Prickly Love Story (Megan Tingley Books/Little Brown & Co., 2003), illustrated by Janie Bynum
Turk and Runt: A Thanksgiving Comedy (Richard Jackson Books/Atheneum, 2002), illustrated by Frank Ansley
Sixteen Cows (Harcourt, 2002), illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea (Richard Jackson Books/Atheneum, 2002), illustrated by Ponder Goembel
Wool Gathering: A Sheep Family Reunion (Richard Jackson Books/Atheneum, 2001), poetry, illustrated by Frank Ansley
Forthcoming Books
Knight-time Boogie (Atheneum, 2006)
Ducky Duck (Harcourt, 200?)
Polar Paws (Harcourt, 200?)
Ugly Pie (Harcourt, 200?)

o Gloria Whelan, Author

Carolyn White, Author
East Lansing, MI
email: carolynw@pilot.msu.edu
Books [all our picture books unless noted otherwise]
The Adventure of Louey and Frank (Greenwillow Press, Spring 2001, ISBN 0688165036)
Whuppity Stoorie (Putnam, 1997, ISBN 0399229035)
*The Tree House Children (Simon & Schuster, 1994, ISBN 0671798189)
Additional credits: Other Media for Adults

Margaret Willey, Author
Winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award 2002
for Clever Beatrice: An Upper Peninsula Conte
Grand Haven, MI
email: contactme@margaretwilley.com
Margaret's Websites: www.margaretwilley.com and www.cleverbeatrice.com
Books
A Clever Beatrice Christmas (Atheneum, October 2006)
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
(Atheneum 2004), a picture book, received the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award
Clever Beatrice: An Upper Peninsula Conte (Atheneum, 2001), a picture book, illustrated by Heather Soloman
Finding David Dolores (Harpercrest, 1986; iuniverse.com 2001, pb), a YA novel
The Bigger Book of Lydia (first published in 1983; iuniverse.com, 2001), a YA novel
Thanksgiving with Me (HarperCollins Juvenile Books,1998), a picture book illustrated by Lloyd Bloom
Facing the Music (Delacorte Press,1996; Bantam Books, 1997 pb), a YA novel
Saving Lenny (Bantam, 1990), a YA novel
If Not for You (HarperCollins, 1988; Harper Trophy, 1990 pb) a novel
*The Melinda Zone (Starfire, 1993; 1994 Laurel Leaf, pb), a novel

Brenda Shannon Yee, Author
Rochester Hills, MI
email: bsyee@comcast.net
Brenda's website: www.brendashannonyee.com
Books
Hide and Seek (Orchard Books, 2001, ISBN 0531303020), a picture book illustrated by Debbie Tilley
Sand Castle (Greenwillow Books, 1999, ISBN 0688161944), a picture book illustrated by Thea Kliros

Wong Herbert Yee, Author/Illustrator
Troy, MI
email: wongherbertyee@aol.com
Herb's website: http://hometown.aol.com/wongherbertyee/whyhomepage.html
Books [all are picture books written and illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee unless noted otherwise]
Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole (Houghton Mifflin, September 2005), an early reader
A Small Christmas (Houghton, October 2004)
Eddie the Raccoon (Candlewick, August 2004)
Tracks in the Snow (Henry Holt, Fall 2003)
Fireman Small – Fire Down Below (Houghton Mifflin, 2001, ISBN 0618007075)
Here Come Trainmice! (Houghton Mifflin, 2000, ISBN 0395984017), a board book
Hooray for Truckmice! (Houghton Mifflin, 2000, ISBN 0395984041), a board book
Get That Pest! (Harcourt, 2000, ISBN 0152025480), an early reader illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee, written by Erin Douglas
Hamburger Heaven (Houghton Mifflin,1999, ISBN 039587548X)
Sergeant Hippo’s Busy Week (Houghton Mifflin, 1998, ISBN 0395881234), a board book
Fireman Small to the Rescue (Houghton Mifflin,1998, ISBN 0395881226), a board book
Officers’ Ball (Houghton Mifflin, 1997, ISBN 0395811821)
Mrs. Brown Went to Town (Houghton Mifflin,1995; HM School Division, 2000, ISBN 0395752825)
A Drop of Rain (Houghton Mifflin,1995, ISBN 0395715490, also Kinokuniya [Japanese])
Fireman Small (Houghton Mifflin, 1994, ISBN 0395689872)
Big Black Bear (Houghton Mifflin, 1993, ISBN 0395663598, also Fukutake Publishing. Co.[Japanese])
EEK! There’s a Mouse in the House (Houghton Mifflin, 1992; HM School Division, 2000)

Amy Young - Author/Illustrator
Spring Lake, MI
email: ayoung@novagate.com
Amy's website: www.amylyoung.com
Books:
Belinda in Paris (Viking, Feb 2005)
Belinda the Ballerina (Viking, March 2003)
Spike & Cubby's Ice Cream Island Adventure (Holt, Fall 2004), written by author Heather Sellers, illustrated by Amy



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