2004 Books from Members
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Marci Curtis - Author & Illustrator
Big Brother, Little Brother
(Dial, May 2004)
Marci has a way with words and pictures.
Visit Marci's website and see for yourself.
Shutta Crum - Author
My Mountain Song
(Clarion, May 2004), illustrated by Ted Rand
Shutta's own fine music draws us to her books. Keep that bow on those strings, Shutta!
Learn more about Shutta and her other fine books at Shutta's website.
Kelly DiPucchio - Author
Bed Hogs
(Hyperion, April 2004), illustrated by Howard Fine
Yee Ha! Kelly's first book

also from Kelly
Liberty's Journey
(Hyperion, Fall 2004)
with more more more on the way! Visit Kelly's website.
Rhonda Gowler Greene - Author
This is the Teacher
(Dutton, July 2004)
This is Rhonda's latest cumulative tale. Wonderfully funny. And your favorite teacher will love it too.

also from Rhonda
Santa's Stuck
(Dutton, September, 2004)
Eat one too many snacks after delivering the goods and oops! Stuck going up! Why didn't I think of that? Visit Rhonda's website to learn more about Rhonda and her many fine books.
Monica Harris - Author
Wake the Dead
(Walker & Co, Fall 2004)
Bang your drum, Monica. You've earned it.

also from Monica
My First Book of Animals

(Publications International Ltd., Feb 2004)
Not only does Monica write fiction (Wake the Dead), she writes an encyclopedia! This one for early readers.
Susan Hartung - Illustrator
Where's the Poop?
(HarperCollins, 2004)
Visit Susan's website to learn the scoop on Susan –and her books.
Christine MacLean - Author
Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet Plan
(Dutton, May 2004)
Visit Christine's website to learn more about this author –and Mary Margaret too.
Cyd Moore - Illustrator
The Most Thankful Thing
(Scholastic, 2004) by Lisa McCourt

also illustrated by Cyd
A Fire Engine for Ruthie
(Clarion Books, 2004)
by Leslea Newman
For more info on her books, visit Cyd's website.
Naomi Nash - Author
You Are SO Cursed!
(Smooch, 2004)
Naomi has three YA novels debuting in 2004.
Way to go, Naomi! Visit Naomi's website

also by Naomi
Chloe, Queen of Denial
(Smooch, July 2004)

also by Naomi
Beaner O'Brian's Absolutely Ginormous Guidebook to Guys
(Smooch, December 2004)
Shirley Neitzel - Author
This Is the Ark That Noah Built
(Augsburg, May 2004)
Shirley's eleventh book! Her rebus/rhyme series (Greenwillow) debuted in 1989 with The Jacket I Wear in the Snow. Shirley's website is in the works!
Kristin Wolden Nitz - Author
Defending Irene
(Peachtree Publishers, 2004)
Kristin is new to our MI chapter and this, her first novel, has sparked the attention of School Library Journal. Welcome Kristin! Visit Kristin's website.
Laura Ovresat - Illustrator
Sounds on the Farm
(Innovative Kids, 2004)

also from Laura
Sounds on the Go!
(Innovative Kids, 2004)
Laura's on the go too with four books debuting in 2004. I'll sound off for you, Laura. Way to go! See more of Laura's art.
Debbie Taylor - Author
Sweet Music in Harlem
(Lee & Low Books, May 2004)
It's always sweet music to announce a member's first book. Debbie proves dedication, persistence, and writing from your heart pays off. This talented writer is one to watch.
Hope Vestergaard - Author
Hello, Snow!
((Farrar Straus & Giroux; September 2004)
Hope's fourth book is sliding in! Visit Hope's website to learn about her other titles, just right for the youngest crowd.
Betty Westra - Author
Alexander and the Stallion

(Richard C. Owen Publishers, Fall 2004)
Congratulations, Betty on your first book!
Lisa Wheeler - Author
Farmer Dales' Red Pickup Truck
(Harcourt, 2004)
Six books debuting in 2004! Lisa is amazing!
To learn more about Lisa and her many wonderful books, visit Lisa's website.

also from Lisa
Uncles and Antlers
(Atheneum, Fall 2004)

also from Lisa
Bubblegum, Bubblegum
(Little Brown & Co, Spring 2004)

also from Lisa
Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta
(Atheneum, Feb 2004

also from Lisa
Te Amo Bebe, Little One
(Little, Brown & Co. Spring 2004)

also from Lisa
Who's Afraid of Granny Wolf

The third title in Lisa's EZ Readers series, Fitch & Chip (Atheneum, 2003/2004)
Margaret Willey - Author
Clever Beatrice and the Best Little Pony
(Atheneum, 2004)
Read an interview with Margaret Willey to learn more about this award winning author and her books.
Wong Herbert Yee - Author/Illustrator
A Small Christmas
(Houghton, October 2004)

And illustrated by Herb
Eddie the Raccoon
(Candlewick, August 2004)
Learn more about Herb and his many wonderful children's books, visit Herb's website.
Amy Young - Author/Illustrator
Spike & Cubby's Ice Cream Adventure
(Holt, Fall 2004), written by Heather Sellers, illustrated by Amy
Learn more about Amy and her other books at Amy's website.

2006 Books from Members

2005 Books from Members

2003 Books and prior, see Children's Book Authors and Illustrators.

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