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Margaret Hillert, Author
Beverly Hills, MI
Ryan Hipp, Illustrator
Grand Rapids, MI
email: contact AT ryanhipp DOT com
Ryan's website: www.ryanhipp.com
Books:
How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? (Kids at Our House Publishing, 2006), a picture book written by Danny Adlerman
A Curious Glimpse of Michigan (EDCO Publishing, 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
Tara Michener, Author
Novi, MI
email: whoiamnotwhatiam@yahoo.com
Tara's website: www.taramichener.com
Books
Who I Am Not What I Am (Authorhouse, 2008), a picture book
Sarah Miller, Author
Romeo, MI
Sarah's website: www.sarahmillerbooks.com
Books
Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller (Atheneum, 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
Kristin's blog: http://kristinwoldennitz.wordpress.com/
Books
Stand-in for Murder (Peachtree, forthcoming)
Saving the Griffin (Peachtree, 2006), nominee for 2009/10 Kentucky Bluegrass Award and Georgia Book Award
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.
Donna Pellegata, Illustrator
Howell, MI
email: smelykat4@aol.com
Donna's websites: http://www.donnapellegata.com
and http://www.childrensillustrators.com/illustrator.cgi/donnapellegata
Donna's blog: http://donnapellegata.blogspot.com/
Picture Books
The Harp Mouse Chooses Her Home: The Adventure Begins, written by Diane E. Dunn (Heart & Harp, 2008)
The Enchanted Tree of Crooked Lake, written by Rachel Longhurst (RAK Publishing, spring 2010)
Harp Mouse Adventures--Book II (working title), written by Diane E. Dunn (Heart & Harp, summer 2010)
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
John Perry, Author
Ann Arbor, MI
email: btep@att.net
Books
The Book That Eats People (Tricycle Press/Random House, Oct. 2009), illustrated by Mark Fearing, 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.
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