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Some of the finest children's literature in the country
is created by Michigan artists. To help you discover more about these authors and illustrators and their work,
we have compiled several lists. We encourage bookstores and libraries to create displays of books by Michigan artists and
to contact these authors/illustrators for book signings and promotions. Michigan Authors and Illustrators
Amy Ackley, Brighton Young-adult fiction: Sign Language www.amyackley.com Kathleen S. Allen, Ann Arbor Young-adult novels: Lore of Fei; Fitzroy: The Boy Who Would be King; six other titles Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Witch-Hunter/142372955812353 Brynne Barnes, Ann Arbor Children's poetry and picture books: Colors of Me www.brynnebarnes.com Ruth McNally Barshaw, Lansing Highly illustrated middle-grade: Ellie McDoodle series, including Ellie McDoodle: Most Valuable Player www.ruthexpress.com K. A. Barson, Jackson Young adult: 45 Pounds Middle grade, historical; articles and stories in Highlights for Children www.kellybarson.com Marcy Blesy, Bridgman Picture books: Am I Like My Daddy? http://www.marcyblesy.com Robert Burleigh, Grand Haven Picture books: Flight of the Last Dragon; If You Spend a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond; Hit the Road, Jack http://www.robertburleigh.com/ Valerie Scho Carey, Ann Arbor Poetry Picture books: Harriet and William and the Terrible Creature; The Devil and Mother Crump http://amzn.to/HjHqY7 Ellen Creager, Grosse Pointe Woods Middle-grade fiction: story "The Ice Deer" included in Stories from Where We Live – The Great Lakes Professional web site: http://www.freep.com/section/COL21 Shutta Crum, Ann Arbor Picture books: Thunder-Boomer! and MINE! Novel: Thomas and the Dragon Queen http://www.shutta.com/ Christopher Paul Curtis, Detroit Fiction: The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963; Bud, Not Buddy; Elijah of Buxton http://nobodybutcurtis.com Kathryn L. Darnell, East Lansing Illustrator: Fibblestax by Devin Scillian; The American Reader http://www.kldarnell.com Debbie Diesen, Grand Ledge Picture books: The Pout-Pout Fish; The Barefooted, Bad-Tempered Baby Brigade www.deborahdiesen.com Nancy Edwards, Port Huron Picture books: Glenna's Seeds Middle-grade novels: Mom for Mayor http://www.nancyedwardsbooks.com Laura Ellen, Ann Arbor Young adult novel: Blind Spot YA essay: contributor to anthology Dear Teen Me www.lauraellenbooks.com Jean Alicia Elster, Detroit Children's books: Just Call Me Joe Joe, I Have a Dream, Too! Middle-grade/YA: Who's Jim Hines; The Colored Car www.jeanaliciaelster.com Matt Faulkner, Lake Orion Picture books: A Taste of Colored Water Graphic novels: Gaijin: American Prisoner of War www.mattfaulkner.com Brad Gallagher, Chesterfield Young adult fantasy/mystery: Escape from Zobadak www.brad-gallagher.com Rhonda Gowler Greene, West Bloomfield Picture books: This Is the Teacher; No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou www.rhondagowlergreene.com Carol A. Grund, Williamston Middle grade novels: Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl; Anna Mei, Escape Artist Stories, plays and poems: contributor to Friend 2 Friend; Family Matters; 20 magazine credits www.CarolAGrund.com Danielle S. Hammelef, Novi educational books: The Case of an Ad That Substracts and Other True Math Mysteries for You to Solve http://www.capstonepub.com/product/9781429676243 Carrie Harris, Ann Arbor Young-adult fiction: Bad Taste in Boys; Bad Hair Day http://carrieharrisbooks.com Monica Harris, Kalamazoo Picture books: Wake the Dead Nonfiction: Tarantula Educational and magazines http://mharrisbooks.com Susan Kathleen Hartung, Brooklyn Illustrator of fiction: Dear Juno by Soyoung Pak; Your Own Big Bed by Rita M. Bergstein Illustrator of nonfiction: A Mom for Umande by Maria Falconer Illustrator of easy readers: Mittens series by Lola M. Schaefer Illustrator of novelty: Where's the Poop by Julie Markes www.susanhartung.com Leslie Helakoski, Kalamazoo Picture book author: Big Chickens; Woolbur Picture book author and illustrator: Fair Cow www.helakoskibooks.com Janet Ruth Heller, Portage Picture books: How the Moon Regained Her Shape Adult poetry and literary criticism http://redroom.com/member/janet-ruth-heller/books Ryan Hipp, Grand Rapids Author-illustrator of picture books, middle-grade: A Curious Glimpse of Michigan; How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? Illustrator: regular contributor to REVUE; contributor to Grand Rapids Comics Society http://www.hipphop.com Kevin Kammeraad, Grand Rapids Children's poetry and music: The Tomato Collection; A Curious Glimpse of Michigan www.kevinkammeraad.com Laurie Keller, North Muskegon Picture books: The Scrambled States of America; Arnie the Doughnut www.lauriekeller.com Doris Holik Kelly, Niles Mid-grade: Mystery of the Copper Turtle; Mystery of the Voyager's Rendezvous www.dorisholikkelly.com LuAnn Kern, Lansing Picture books: The Night the Tooth Fairy Didn't Come http://www.meegenius.com/book/6064/the-night-the-tooth-fairy-didnt-come Kenneth Kraegel, Grand Rapids Picture book author/illustrator: King Arthur's Very Great Grandson www.kennethkraegel.com Neal Levin, Bloomfield Hills Short stories, articles, essays, poems, cartoons, and illustrations in periodicals, including Highlights and Humpty Dumpty Poetry in anthologies, including Rolling in the Aisles, Bruce Lansky, editor www.neallevin.com Lori McElrath-Eslick, North Muskegon Picture book illustrator/author Illustrator of Read for Me, Mama, by Vashanti Rahaman, and Barefoot: Poems for Naked Feet, by Stefi Weisburd Illustrator/author of pieces for Cricket magazine group, Highlights magazine, Little Christian magazine, StoneSoup www.EslickART.com David Miles, Kalamazoo Illustrator, children's picture books: Cop's Night before Christmas by Michael Harrison Illustrator, religious fiction: Arty's Tough Trail by Mark L. Redmond; Christmas Stories for Bedtime by Renae Brumbaugh www.davidmiles.us Meg Mims, Fraser Historical, western, mystery/suspense, romance: Double Crossing; The Key to Love www.megmims.com Nancy Munger, Delton/Hastings Illustrator: The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs; The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key www.nancymunger.com Beth Neff, Constantine Young adult fiction: Getting Somewhere www.bethneff.com Shirley Neitzel, Grand Rapids Picture books: The Jacket I Wear in the Snow; The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's Middle grade: Liberty and Justice for All; From the Land of the White Birch www.shirleyneitzel.com Deb Pilutti, Ann Arbor Picture book author: The City Kid and the Suburb Kid, illustrated by Linda Bleck Picture book illustrator: The Twelve Days of Christmas in Michigan, written by Susan Collins Thoms www.debpilutti.com Patricia Polacco, Union City Picture book author-illustrator: Chicken Sunday; Thank You, Mr. Falker; Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln www.patriciapolacco.com Elizabeth Raum, Ada Picture books: Cedric and the Dragon Nonfiction: The Gift of Peace: The Jimmy Carter Story; The Cold Hard Facts about Science and Medicine in Colonial America www.elizabethraum.net Janice Repka, Sault Sainte Marie Fiction: The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco; The Clueless Girl's Guide to Being a Genius www.janicerepka.com Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, Ann Arbor Picture books: Grammie's Secret Cupboard; H Is for Hoosier Chapter books: Oliver's Travels: Adventures in Ohio; Oliver's Travels: Indiana Adventures Middle reader: Across the Reach www.CynthiaFurlongReynolds.com Jacqui Robbins, Ann Arbor Picture books: Two of a Kind; The New Girl ... and Me http://www.jacquirobbins.com Nancy Shaw, Ann Arbor Picture books: Sheep in a Jeep; Sheep Blast Off!; Racoon Tune www.nancyshawbooks.com Buffy Silverman, Augusta Nonfiction picture books: Do You Know about Mammals?; Can You Tell an Alligator from a Crocodile? Nonfiction middle-grade books: Can an Old Dog Learn New Tricks? And Other Questions about Animals Poetry published in numerous periodicals www.buffysilverman.com Michael P. Spradlin, Lapeer Action-adventure middle-grade novels: Killer Species: Menace from the Deep; Q: The Alamo Picture books: The Monster Alphabet; Off Like the Wind: The First Ride of the Pony Express http://www.michaelspradlin.com/ Debbie Taylor, Ann Arbor Picture books: Sweet Music in Harlem http://sweetmusicinharlem.weebly.com Susan Collins Thoms, Grand Rapids Picture books: The Twelve Days of Christmas in Michigan; Noah's Ark http://susancollinsthoms.com Pat Trattles, Holland Early readers: Flying Butter (fiction); Emperor Penguins (nonfiction) Magazines and educational market Shanda Trent, Ann Arbor Picture books: Farmers' Market Day www.shandatrent.com Elizabeth Westra, Grand Rapids Nonfiction easy reader: Alexander and the Stallion YA short story: "Why Me, God?" in anthology Encounters with God elizabethwestra@gmail.com Lisa Wheeler, Addison Picture books: Dino-Hockey; Ugly Pie Poetry: Spinster Goose: Twisted Rhymes for Naughty Children; Seadogs: An Epic Ocean Operetta Easy readers: The Fitch & Chip series www.lisawheelerbooks.com Wong Herbert Yee, Troy Picture books: Summer Days and Nights Early readers: Mouse and Mole: A Perfect Halloween; Mouse and Mole: Secret Valentine http://wongherbertyee.blogspot.com last updated 17 June 2013 |