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History of Authors Brought to Zeeland by the ZPS Literacy Advocates

 
 

 March 2009
BUCK WILDER MAKES READING FUN!
"Buck Wilder" author Timothy Smith presents a motivational and entertaining presentation that inspires elementary-aged children to read,
use their imaginations. and most importantly, to believe in themselves.

 

 March 2008

Encouraging, entertaining, and educational.  Author Gary Bowerbrought laughter and his love for books to our schools. 

Particularly popular was his sharing of his book,  "I'm a

Michigan Kid!", in which the hearts of his listeners were

stirred to a deeper pride in the Great Lakes State.

Learn more about Gary Bower at
http://www.storybookmeadow.com/aboutgaryjan.html
 


   March 2007

Learn more about Tom Woodruff at
http://www.woodruffdesigns.com/


 

 March  2006

Learn more about Wendy  Anderson Halperin at
http://www.wendyhalperin.com/halperinindex.html
 
March 2005 at the
Early Childhood Center

As an author and illustrator of 10 children's books,Jane Stroschinspeaks to students throughout the country encouraging students to create their own stories.

Learn more about jane stroschin at
http://www.janestroschin.com/index.html
 
March 2005 Grades 1-5

Ken Thomasma is a renowned author of children's books,
specially in Native American historical ficti
on.

Learn more about Kenneth Thomasma at

http://wiki.wyomingauthors.org/Kenneth+Thomasma.

 
 March 2004

The illustrator completed his presentation by leading the
studentsthrough a detailed drawing exercise that showed the kids
that they can draw better than they thought they could.


Learn more about Michael Glenn Monroe at
http://www.mikemonroeart.com
 
 March 2003
Formerly a primary grade teacher in Cutlerville,
Mrs. Neitzel published the pattern books
 that she wrote for her students.
 
Learn more about Shirley Neitzel at
http://www.shirleyneitzel.com/index.htm
 March 2002

She began writing children’s books in 1993 and has since written
more than fifty books for children.


Learn more about Shirley Crystal Bowman at
http://www.crystalbowman.com
 
 March 2001

The name Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen is most readily
recognized from his 17 years as art director for the now privatized Michigan Natural  Resources magazine. It is also through the state that his five habitat posters of the wetlands, dunes, rivers, Kirtland warbler, beech-maple forests, are well known.
Learn more about Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen at
http://my.voyager.net/~robbyn/pages/artist/meetgvf.htm