Welcome to Our Members page! LICWI is comprised of over 85 published and unpublished authors and illustrators. Please scroll down to learn about each of our members! Asterisk (*) denotes published members.
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DIRECTOR AND OFFICER POSITIONS
Chairperson: Karenann Knotoff Co-Chairperson: Barbara Senenman Treasurer: Debbie Vilardi Secretary: Orel Protopropescu/JoAnn Krapp Parliamentarian: Orel Protopropescu Website Coordinator/New Member Liaison: Donna McNaughton Asst. Website Coordinators: Karenann Knotoff Deborah Cuneo Author/Illustrator Coordinator: JoAnn Krapp Board Members : Brian Heinz and Sandy Lanton Honorary Board Member : Orel Protopopescu |
COMITTEE HEADS
Head of Hospitality: Sue Henn Hospitality Assistant: Judy Burkhoff Author/Illustrator Nights: Linda Maria Frank and JoAnn Krapp |
Our Members
Susan Abrahams*
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Susan Abrahams taught gifted children for 22 years and had numerous articles and lessons published in trade magazines and national newspapers. She lives on Long Island three blocks from her grandsons who are her constant inspirations for stories.
Book Titles Hal the Hamptons Hound hamptonhal@gmail.com |
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Janis Abrams
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Ms. Janis Abrams received her M.A. in Education from Adelphi University. Her work as a primary grade teacher for thirty years has given her insight into the relationship between loving oneself and the ability to learn and function as a successful person. When she shared her writing with classes and saw how it stimulated discussion about loving yourself, Janis knew she had to pursue publication. She continues creating experiences for children by writing and teaching workshops for Mindful Meditation and Tapping for Children. She belongs to the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
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Loretta Adrian
Marianne Andrese-Magin*
Laurie Angus*
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Laurie Angus is an illustrator and author of children's nature books. Combining her love of art and nature, she endeavors to spark children's innate curiosity and fascination about our world and become avid nature lovers and explorers. Laurie is a graduate of Parson's School of Design and the New School in NYC.
Book Titles Octopus Escapes Again! Paddle Perch Climb laurieangus.com |
Alicia Arso-DiStefano*
Sandra Arthur
Kesi Bailer
Jennifer Ball*
Jennifer Ball is a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and painter working and living outside of New York City in Port Jefferson Long Island. She's a graduate of the Hartford Art School in Connecticut where she majored in Visual Communication Design and minored in both illustration and painting. Jen is a member of LICWI , SCBWI and CBIG. Her medium digital illustration.
Book Titles
Cleo's Big Ideas: One Thing Leads to Another
Lucky the Mounty
Oh the Things Sara Could Hear ~ coming June 2016
jenniferballfineartist.com
Book Titles
Cleo's Big Ideas: One Thing Leads to Another
Lucky the Mounty
Oh the Things Sara Could Hear ~ coming June 2016
jenniferballfineartist.com
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Caroline Berliner
Jack Bilello
June Blair*
June H. Blair is an Illustrator and freelance Artist and Designer. She has been a member of LICWI since its earliest inception as East End Children's Writers & Illustrators and a long-time member of SCBWI. Her presentations demonstrating the evolution of the children's book from sketch-to-print have been well received by audiences that range from preschool to adult.
Book Titles
The Barnyard Cat
The Alley Cat
Still A Family
Book Titles
The Barnyard Cat
The Alley Cat
Still A Family
Maria LaPlaca Bohrer*
Karen Bonnet*
Karen Bonnet began her career as an editor/reporter in the early 1990s. Today, she works in public relations and marketing through her business, KLB Services. Karen is a co-host of a television show, The Writer’s Dream, which features local authors. She enjoys providing book discussions and workshops for schools, libraries, and book stores, based on
her riveting adventure story for elementary school-age children, as well as her life experiences.
Book Titles
Whale Island and the Mysterious Bones
www.whaleislandstories.wordpress.com
her riveting adventure story for elementary school-age children, as well as her life experiences.
Book Titles
Whale Island and the Mysterious Bones
www.whaleislandstories.wordpress.com
Alexander Booth*
Judith Burkhoff
Ellen Cappello*
Ann Carpentiere-Haimeck*
Debra Carter
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Debra Carter has entered phase II of her life by leaving the corporate world behind to write and breathe life into the characters that live in her heart. Although a resident of Bohemia, New York, she also lives in the magical world of her character, Dreama, the wishing star fairy, while working on her book titled “Dreama and the Magic of Belief.” Debra has a completed picture book, “If Jenna Did a Cartwheel,” ready for query.
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Michael Cascio*
Selene Castrovilla*
Selene Castrovilla is an award-winning teen and children’s author. Selene holds an MFA in creative writing from New School University and a BA in English from New York University. She lives on Long Island with her two sons.
Book Titles
The Girl Next Door
Saved By The Music
By the Sword
Upon Secrecy
www.SeleneCastrovilla.com
Book Titles
The Girl Next Door
Saved By The Music
By the Sword
Upon Secrecy
www.SeleneCastrovilla.com
Joseph Costa*
Joanne Cucinello*
Deborah Cuneo*
Deborah Cuneo is a freelance illustrator, art teacher and an active member of SCBWI, CBIG and LICWI. Her current, finished work is mixed media and digital, although she's always exploring new combinations of mediums with which she can create art. In addition to illustrating for both the general and educational children's book markets, Deborah also creates art for invitations, greeting cards, house and pet portraits, and basically anything that can be sewn, painted or printed on!
Book Titles
Little Dragon and the New Baby
Over In The Meadow
How the Coyote Brought Fire to the People
www.deborahcuneoillustration.com
http://www.deborahcuneo.blogspot.com
Book Titles
Little Dragon and the New Baby
Over In The Meadow
How the Coyote Brought Fire to the People
www.deborahcuneoillustration.com
http://www.deborahcuneo.blogspot.com
Teri Daniels*
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Diana Ting Delosh*
Diana Ting Delosh is an illustrator/writer. Her illustration credits include: Farfaria, Harcourt Achieve, Scott Foresman, Ladybug Magazine. She has written for Highlights/High Five and Ladybug magazines. Diana received the Highlights/High Five Pewter Plate Award for Puzzle Poem of 2008 and the 2002 SCBWI Magazine Merit Honor Award for Illustration. She is a member of the SCBWI, CBIG and LICWI.
Book titles
An armful of Acorns
The Greedy Anteater
Once Upon a Midnight
http://dianadelosh.com
Book titles
An armful of Acorns
The Greedy Anteater
Once Upon a Midnight
http://dianadelosh.com
Nicolle DiPardo
Michael Dotsikas*
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Michael Dotsikas is the creator of Benjamin Birdie – the little bird with a BIG dream! Michael was born in Greece and emigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was four. He now lives in Manorville, NY with his wife, Dina, their blended family of five amazing children, and two precious pups. In addition to his passion for creating stories for children, he is a technology consultant and is founder and owner of Business Systems Consulting, a leading NY technology firm that provides premium computer consulting services to small and mid-sized companies. Traveling and spending time with family and friends are favorite pastimes.
Book titles Benjamin Birdie’s First Flight All Aboard the Circus Train (coming Mar. 2017) www.michaeldotsikas.com |
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Jason Edwards*
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Ginny Fey*
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Ginny Fey is a self-taught, freelance artist and illustrator who lives on the North Fork of Long Island. Although her preferred medium is digital, her artwork and subjects are as varied as her interests, hobbies and passions. Ginny is also a nurse, chaplain, licensed real estate agent, and co-director of global missions of her church. In her "spare" time, you 'll find her creating, studying, volunteering or snapping photos. Her favorite pastime is traveling and embarking on new adventures with her hubby and backpacking dog. Ginny is also a member of SCBWI and CBIG.
Book titles The Island of Rouge Stylus |
Robert L. Fouch*
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Robert L. Fouch is an author and journalist who grew up in the hills of West Virginia and now makes his home in Valley Stream, NY. He's worked at Newsday as a copy editor, page designer and occasional feature writer for 25 years. He has a bachelor's degree in editorial journalism from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia and fell in love with writing children's books when his son was 8 years old. He's represented by Jennifer Unter of The Unter Agency.
Book titles: Christmas Carol & the Defenders of Claus Christmas Carol & the Shimmering Elf Little & Big www.robertfouch.com |
Linda Maria Frank*
Linda Maria Frank created the Annie Tillery Mystery series from her experiences teaching forensic science and her love of Nancy Drew. She likes to think of the series as Nancy Drew meets CSI. She is working on a third book and producing her local access TV show, The Writer's Dream.
Book Titles:
The Madonna Ghost
Girl With Pencil, Drawing
www.annietillery.com
Book Titles:
The Madonna Ghost
Girl With Pencil, Drawing
www.annietillery.com
Patricia Galietta*
Patricia is a full-time real estate sales professional specializing in active senior communities. She also volunteered as a religious education teacher of grade school children for the past decade. Her relationship with the children and the seniors in addition to her own personal experiences inspired Patricia to write Miracle of the Butterscotch Candy.
Book Titles
Miracle of the Butterscotch Candy
Angel's Christmas Miracle
http://www.pattigalietta.com/
Book Titles
Miracle of the Butterscotch Candy
Angel's Christmas Miracle
http://www.pattigalietta.com/
Julie Gambra*
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Julie Gambra, an educator, mother, wife and author, has completed her new book When My Daddy Comes Home. It is a fun and captivating story that explores the bond between father and son. With its vivid illustrations, the reader is taken on an adventurous ride through the daily life of a young boy. Published by Page Publishing and available on Barnes and Noble.com and Amazon.
Book Titles When My Daddy Comes Home |
Steve Gerli*
Glenn Gordon
Bonnie Grubman
Bonnie Grubman is grateful to have fallen in love with picture books, to have worked in early childhood education and to have had the dream of getting published come true. (And Moonstruck ever since.) When she is not writing, she is creating pretty things with artful "junque" like wood, nuts, bolts, lots of paint and vintage mismatched china.
Book Titles
How Do You Get A Mouse to Smile?
Oy Vey, Life in a Shoe
The Only Way I Can
http://www.bonniegrubmanbooks.com
Book Titles
How Do You Get A Mouse to Smile?
Oy Vey, Life in a Shoe
The Only Way I Can
http://www.bonniegrubmanbooks.com
Joe Guida*
Joe Guida is well known on Long Island, NY as "The Singing School Bus Driver." He performs his original music and stories at many schools and libraries. One of his hobbies is gardening and he grows a variety of vegetables and flowers. His moonflower plants inspired him to write his first book entitled The Legend of the Moonflower. Joe currently has three children CD's and a Scool Bus Safety DVD.
Book Titles
The Legend of the Moonflower
www.singingschoolbusdriver.com
Book Titles
The Legend of the Moonflower
www.singingschoolbusdriver.com
John Hagedorn
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Michael Hall
Lillian Heckinger
Brian Heinz*
Brian Heinz is a critically acclaimed author of children's books and an award-winning educator. He is also the founder of the Author/Illustrator events, an event that brings Long Island's finest authors and illustrators to their youngest fans. He also offers writing programs to school children and teachers. When Brian has a few relaxing moments, he builds historial model boats, and enjoys vacationing with his wife Judy.
Book Titles
Nathan Of Yester Year and Michael Of Today
Cheyenne Medicine Hat
Red Fox At McCloskey's Farm
http://www.brianheinz.com
Book Titles
Nathan Of Yester Year and Michael Of Today
Cheyenne Medicine Hat
Red Fox At McCloskey's Farm
http://www.brianheinz.com
Sue Henn
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Sue Henn is an elementary teacher who shares her love of reading and writing with her third grade students. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Adelphi University and a Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Stony Brook University. As a child she enjoyed writing creative stories. Her love of the craft was ignited while writing at Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Sue’s favorite pastimes are boating on the sound, spending time in the Adirondacks and playing with her silly dog Winston.
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Eileen Hession
Deborah Hollm*
Tim Hoppey*
For 27 years Tim Hoppey worked as a New York City firefighter
stationed in Spanish Harlem. Firefighters and the inner city have been the
inspiration for many of his stories. Tim is the author of several children's
books.
Book Titles
Tito, the Firefighter
Pedro, the Pirate
The Good Fire Helmet
stationed in Spanish Harlem. Firefighters and the inner city have been the
inspiration for many of his stories. Tim is the author of several children's
books.
Book Titles
Tito, the Firefighter
Pedro, the Pirate
The Good Fire Helmet
Kyle Horne*
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Kyle Horne is a freelance artist base in Long Island. He graduated with his bachelors degree in Visual Communications from SUNY college at Old Westbury and is continuing to pursue his goals with his first children's book. Art has been a big part of his life, ever since a very young age. He continues to incorporate that passion into his everyday life.
Book Titles (illustrator) Mrs. Smith Topic Class: Bullying (Volume 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1537442988/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_PRVRzb9N3T6D6 https://www.instagram.com/kylehorneart/ https://www.facebook.com/KyleHorneArt/ |
Walter Jaskiewicz
Amal Karzai*
Amal is freelance illustrator and instructor from Baltimore, MD. She is published in traditional and educational children’s books and magazines and her work is in international collections and museums. She recently completed her MFA in illustration at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco and teaches at the Long Island Art League. She lives in the pleasantly strange village of Port Jefferson with her husband, daughter, and a thousand giant mushrooms.
Book Titles
John Newton
No Fighting after Today
Hetaliye (Rice Pudding)
Law Kuntu Tehran (If I were a Bird)
My Magic World
Ali's Special Cure
http://www.amalillustration.com/
Book Titles
John Newton
No Fighting after Today
Hetaliye (Rice Pudding)
Law Kuntu Tehran (If I were a Bird)
My Magic World
Ali's Special Cure
http://www.amalillustration.com/
Joanne Kelleher
Lois Kipnis*
Lois Kipnis is a creative arts consultant with forty years of experience as a drama teacher and arts administrator.
Her educational books are the outgrowth of her work as an artist-in-residence and instructor of workshops
that enable teachers to integrate the arts into curriculum.
Book Titles
Without a Script: A Caregiver’s Journey
Together We Can Improvise, Volume 1 (Grades K-3) and Volume 2 (Grades 4-6)
Things Can Always Be Worse! (a one act play)
https://www.loiskipnis.com/
Her educational books are the outgrowth of her work as an artist-in-residence and instructor of workshops
that enable teachers to integrate the arts into curriculum.
Book Titles
Without a Script: A Caregiver’s Journey
Together We Can Improvise, Volume 1 (Grades K-3) and Volume 2 (Grades 4-6)
Things Can Always Be Worse! (a one act play)
https://www.loiskipnis.com/
Jacqueline Klouda*
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Jacqueline Klouda is a wife and mother from Long Island who aspires to write stories that children can relate to and laugh about. She has written a funny story about a boy who imagines his mom having all sorts of fun while he is stuck at school. The book is also about open communication between parent and child. It is a great back-to-school book that has gotten rave reviews.
Books: William's Wondering Week www.jacquelineklouda.com |
Karenann E. Knotoff*
Karenann E. Knotoff began writing at the age of eight. By the time she was fifteen she had won several writing and poetry contests along with the honor of writing a play for her high school drama club. The play performed to two sold out nights. In 2007, her first children's book was published. Karenann is married with two children. She is an accomplished flutest, loves to read, swim, ride her bike, crochet, needlepoint and spend time with her family.
Book Titles
The Island of Rouge
Stylus
http://www.karenanneknotoff.com
Book Titles
The Island of Rouge
Stylus
http://www.karenanneknotoff.com
JoAnn Krapp*
JoAnn Vergona Krapp is a School Library Media Specialist. Her articles on children’s literature have appeared in numerous periodicals, including School Library Journal and School Library Media Activities Monthly. In addition to writing, Ms. Krapp is a watercolor artist. She resides in Farmingdale, New York, where she teaches writing and painting workshops for children. She is a member of the national Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Amity Artists Circle.
Book Titles
Have a Happy and Holiday Time
My Dinosaur Loves Circuses
Missing Treasure Means Trouble
Trouble Times Three (a sequel to Missing Treasure Means Trouble)
www.jvkarts.com
jkrapp1940@aol.com
Book Titles
Have a Happy and Holiday Time
My Dinosaur Loves Circuses
Missing Treasure Means Trouble
Trouble Times Three (a sequel to Missing Treasure Means Trouble)
www.jvkarts.com
jkrapp1940@aol.com
Melissa Kuch*
Melissa Kuch first realized her passion for writing after her first story was read before her third grade class. Today, Melissa’s stories and plays continue to inspire and entertain readers from all walks of life. In addition to writing, Melissa enjoys singing karaoke, playing tennis and watching The Marx Brothers movies. She currently resides in Massapequa Park with her husband Michael and approximately 20 fish (at last count).
Book Titles
The Hypothesis of Giants (Book One: The Assumption)
www.Melissakuch.com
Twitter: @kuchmelissa
Book Titles
The Hypothesis of Giants (Book One: The Assumption)
www.Melissakuch.com
Twitter: @kuchmelissa
Sandy Lanton*
Sandy Lanton, a former teacher, earned a BA in Psychology and an MS in Early Childhood Education from Queens College. When she isn't writing or visiting schools, she likes to crochet, play bridge, and read, read, read.
Book Titles
Daddy's Chair
Lots of Latkes
Still A Family, A Young Child's Book About Divorce 2011
http://www.sandylanton.com
Book Titles
Daddy's Chair
Lots of Latkes
Still A Family, A Young Child's Book About Divorce 2011
http://www.sandylanton.com
Michael Lee*
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Physician turned poet, Michael Lee, began writing poetry while he was in high school in Brooklyn, New York. His debut book of children's poetry, Not Gonna Write Poems, is a collection of funny and entertaining poems and drawings meant to be shared and enjoyed by all. Dr. Lee's young daughter, Jessica, drew some of the illustrations included in the book. When not writing poetry, Michael works as a full-time physician in an urgent care center on Long Island, New York.
Book Titles Not Gonna Write Poems www.mikeleethepoet.com |
Annina Luck
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Annina Luck is an illustrator and writer who loves bringing mythology and Byzantine and Tudor art and history to life in her picture books and middle grade projects. She volunteers as the Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Long Island and also leads creativity and coloring groups at her local library in Huntington. You can view her work on Twitter @Annina Luck.
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Liz Macchio*
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Liz Macchio is an illustrator/writer. Her illustration credits include Saddle Sisters: The Trail Ride, Paul's First Day of Preschool, and The Long Winter in Preschool. Saddle Sisters is her first attempt at authorship thus far. She used two of her four daughters as inspiration for the book and hopes to author/illustrate another one soon. Presently she works as an aide for handicapped children and young adults here on Long Island.
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Barbara Mason Rast*
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Barbara Mason Rast is an illustrator, fine artist and author. Many of her works including children's book illustrations, corporate art, and paintings have been displayed in numerous galleries, shows, libraries and businesses. Her appreciation for fantasy, realism and beauty in nature are the main focus and inspiration in her creative work.
Book Titles A Frog Went A-Wandering The Chocolate Train www.l-u-min-art.com |
Susie Matias*
Rosanne Matty
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Amy McCoy*
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Amy brings disability awareness to light in her children's novels. A former teacher for 15 years, Amy is now a disability educator traveling to elementary schools as a visiting author. Her goal is to help elementary aged students better understand disabilities, specifically autism.
Book Titles Little Big Sister (published 2016) Little Big Sister on the Move (Coming Summer 2019) www.littlebigsisterbook.com |
Donna McNaughton*
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Donna McNaughton is a former legal secretary living on Long Island, New York, with her husband Ken. They have two married daughters with wonderful husbands and a terrific grandson. For many years, she volunteered at church and school and has worked with preschoolers through a music and movement program called “Play Hooray" (formerly Musical Moppets) offered at public libraries throughout Long Island. Learn Along With Lily is her first picture book.
Book Titles Learn Along with Lily www.raindropbooks.com |
Jerry Mikorenda
Anthony Milano*
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Janice Milusich*
Jan Milusich is a teacher for the blind and visually impaired and an author of picture books and middle grade e-books. She is currently looking forward to the release of her newest middle grade e-book entitled Bryn’s Quest: The Search for Clun’s Treasure. She is a member of SCBWI.
Book Titles
Off Go Their Engine, Off Go Their Lights June 2008
Marylou Q’s Dragon Dilemma June2012
Bryn’s Quest: The Search for Clun’s Treasure
www.janmilusich.com
www.jansdoodlings@blogspot.com
Book Titles
Off Go Their Engine, Off Go Their Lights June 2008
Marylou Q’s Dragon Dilemma June2012
Bryn’s Quest: The Search for Clun’s Treasure
www.janmilusich.com
www.jansdoodlings@blogspot.com
Tuere Morton*
Tuere Morton writes young adult fiction by night and is a health professional by day, earning an MS from the University of Stony Brook. When she isn’t voraciously reading, the Long Island native’s fearless children and lovable German Shepherd serve as inspirations for her stories. She hopes you’ll enjoy the first book in her series, ICON.
Book Titles
Icon: An Elite series
http://www.tueremorton.com/
http://tueremorton.wordpress.com/
http://twitter.com/tueremorton
Book Titles
Icon: An Elite series
http://www.tueremorton.com/
http://tueremorton.wordpress.com/
http://twitter.com/tueremorton
Lisa Navarra*
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Lisa Navarra M.S. Ed. is currently a Special Education Teacher, Author, Behavior Specialist and parent. As the founder of Child Behavior Consulting, LLC. She has applied years of research and implementation to design Tools Inspiring Action!™ which teach children and adults the skills in "how to learn" so academic and behavioral challenges can be overcome through visual/verbal prompts, through music and through children's books. The books, "Henry's Thoughts" and "Henry Learns To Launch" serve as a platform for adults to teach students/children how to self-regulate and to assist in the development of executive functioning skills so students/children can learn to focus, reach their potential and be the best they can be!
Book Titles Henry Learns to Launch! Henry's Thoughts http://www.childbehaviorconsulting.com |
Vincentia Onyejose
James A. Perez*
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Dr. James A. Perez has worked in the field of education for over twenty years. He is a proud husband, father, and lifelong comic book fan who lives on Long Island with his family – including his niece, Maia. In addition to fantasy adventure novels, Maia & Icarus and Maia & Hippolyta, he wrote Grandpa’s Walking Stick, a picture book for his daughter, Ellie.
Book Titles Maia & Icarus Maia & Hippolyta Grandpa's Walking Stick http://www.maiaandicarus.com/ |
Elliot Perry
Louise Prescott
Orel Protopopescu*
Orel Protopopescu is an award-winning children's author and poet. Her first two picture books, Since Lulu Learned the Cancan and The Perilous Pit, are now available as apps from Auryn, Inc. Two Sticks was chosen as a Bank St. Best, 2008, and Thelonious Mouse is the 2012 Crystal Kite winner of the SCBWI New York metro region. Since 1990, she has conducted fiction writing and poetry workshops in schools and libraries all over Long Island and (in 2009 and 2013) in Paris, France. Orel lives in Miller Place, New York, with her husband, Serban.
Book Titles
Since Lulu Learned the Cancan
Two Sticks
Thelonious Mouse
www.orelprotopropescu.com
Book Titles
Since Lulu Learned the Cancan
Two Sticks
Thelonious Mouse
www.orelprotopropescu.com
Joanne Raden
Roberta Rivera*
Paul Rodriguez*
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Paul Rodriguez is the author/illustrator, dancer/choreographer, rapper, environmentalist, teaching artist type. From New York to Louisiana, Paul has brought his books, music and programs to tens of thousands of children. With themes ranging from anti-bullying to understanding children with autism to environmental awareness, his books help children build positive self-esteem while teaching them to think and be thoughtful of others.
Book Titles Star Spangled Sprinkles, Please! The Friendly Factory Frenzy Don't Do Drugs! Do Dance! http://www.rodro.com |
Addie Meyers Sanders*
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Addie holds a BA in Elementary Education and a Masters with Distinction in Secondary Education English. She has been visiting schools and conducting classroom-writing workshops for over 25 years seeing over 10,000 children annually. She loves family, friends and traveling.
Book Titles Alligators, Monsters & Cool School Poems Top Fin; Dolphin Dives Don't Want To Go |
Barbara Sandvik
Darren Sardelli*
Award winning poet, motivational speaker, and children's book author, Darren Sardelli, makes poetry fun and exciting for everyone! His poems are featured in 16 children's books in the U.S. and England, and 20 textbooks (worldwide). Since 2004, Darren has visited more than 500 schools (in 8 states) as well as hundreds of libraries and camps. His assemblies and writing workshops have turned countless students and educators onto poetry. Darren's poems have been featured on Radio Disney, in best selling books on the Scholastic Book List, and are being used in lesson plans all around the world.
Book Titles
Galaxy Pizza and Meteor Pie
One Minute 'Till Bedtime
Is This A Poem?
I Hope I Don't Strike Out
http://www.laughalotpoetry.com
Book Titles
Galaxy Pizza and Meteor Pie
One Minute 'Till Bedtime
Is This A Poem?
I Hope I Don't Strike Out
http://www.laughalotpoetry.com
Marianne Savage*
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Marianne Savage, a self-taught artist, authored and illustrated two award-winning children's books in 2019. Other previous illustrations and covers include five books in the Annie Tillery mystery series for teens written by Linda Maria Frank. Working by day as a designer of needlework arts, her designs can be found in shops all over the globe. When not writing or drawing, she enjoys singing in an a cappella women's chorus and is the founding member of a sandwich making group for homeless shelters for over 20 years. She is looking forward to sharing more of her stories and art in the future.
Book Titles Bubble Trouble Songbird's Friendship Scale www.mariannesavage.com |
Joseph E. Scalia*
Joseph E. Scalia was born in Brooklyn, New York and has taught English and Creative Writing on Long Island to reluctant junior/high school students for 33 years. He has written and published numerous poems, two novels, FREAKs and Pearl, and two books of short stories, No Strings Attached and Brooklyn Family Scenes.
Book Titles
FREAKS
Pearl
Brooklyn Family Scenes
http://josephescalia.com/Writing.html
Book Titles
FREAKS
Pearl
Brooklyn Family Scenes
http://josephescalia.com/Writing.html
Annette Schottenfeld
Roy Schwartz*
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Roy has written for newspapers, magazines, websites, academic organizations, tech companies, toy companies, and production studios. He received his BA in English from The New School University and his interdisciplinary MA in English and social thought from NYU. He's taught English and writing at the City University of New York, and is a writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library. When not writing novels, he's the director of communications of a regional law firm. He can be found on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as RealRoySchwartz.
Book Titles: The Darkness in Lee's Closet and the Others Waiting There Is Superman Circumcised? (coming spring 2019) http://royschwartz.com/ |
Barbara Senenman
Stephanie J. Shulman*
Stephanie J. Shulman has a B.A. in Fine Arts and a M.S. in Elementary Education. Stephanie is a school teacher who has been writing children’s stories and poetry as a creative outlet for many years. Her poetry was first published in "A Cascade of Memories- The National Library of Poetry". She looks forward to sharing her stories and inspiring her readers and listeners to laugh, smile, and connect through literature. Stephanie lives on Long Island with her husband and two children.
Book Titles
Monster Bash
The Nose Pickers
http://www.lillianblanchebooks.com
Book Titles
Monster Bash
The Nose Pickers
http://www.lillianblanchebooks.com
Cindy Sommer*
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Cindy Sommer has been a member of the SCBWI and LICWI for 14 years. She is currently the Treasurer of LICWI.
She has always loved reading and writing about horses. Her horse stories have appeared in many magazines including Hopscotch and Young Rider. She is happy to announce her first picture book, which does not include horses, called "Saving Kate's Flowers", will be coming out fall of 2016 with Arbordale Publishing. Book Titles Saving Kate's Flowers www.cindysommer.com |
Stephanie Sorkin*
Letty and Sheila Sustrin*
Sheila and Letty Sustrin are identical twin sisters who retired after teaching for 38 years in the Brentwood, N.Y. School District. In their "Life After Retirement" career, they have co-authored a humorous series about a retired teacher. The twins visit schools and teach children about retirement. They like to feel that their books have helped bridge the gap between young and old.
Book Titles
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Goes To Camp
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Discovers A New Planet
www.sustrinbooks.com
Book Titles
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Goes To Camp
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Discovers A New Planet
www.sustrinbooks.com
Cheryl Taborsky*
When Cheryl's not running, swimming, biking, sailing, kayaking or hiking, she’s writing, painting and drawing. With eleven illustrations published with SCBWI and an award-winning poem published in Cassandra, Spring 2010, her dream of publishing one of her own books hovers ever so close. Currently Cheryl shares her stories and illustrations at Story Time with Cheryl, an interactive story time program for young adventurers.
www.storytimewithcheryl.com
www.storytimewithcheryl.com
Linda Taylor*
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Dean Tremano*
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Dean is a retired NYC Sanitation Worker and former Grumman Aerospace employee as well. His inspiration to write his first book came from rescuing a former racing Greyhound. He has begun to assemble a series of learning stories based on simple rhymes. His books will help the young reader learn on his or her own, or make a great read to me anytime story.
Book Titles Seasoned with Salt and Pepper http://www.saltandpeppersworld.com/ |
Eleanor Turino*
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Eleanor Turino began her career in education as a reading and social studies teacher and had worked as a children's librarian in a public library setting. Several years later, she was fortunate to have the best of both worlds as an elementary School Media Specialist until her retirement several years ago. Children's literature was an integral and beloved part of her work. Over the years, she thought about her stories, wrote drafts, filed them, revised, and refiled. Here she is today with her two picture books and other works in progress! She is a member of LICWI and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Book titles Pick Me: Maurice's First Adventure - Picture book ages 4-8 Rescue Me: Maurice's Lucky Day - Picture book ages 4-8 website: www.mauricethebook.com email: mauricethebook@gmail.com |
Kim Vales
Debbie Vilardi*
Debbie Vilardi is seeking an agent for her independent work as well as freelance projects. She writes teachers' guides for Cobblestone and Dig magazines and has three picture books available from Tun Tun English. She also copy edits and writes articles for Xiaoduo Media, and moderates the Online Critiques section of the SCBWI Blueboards.
Book Titles
Animal Hospital
I Can!
Outside!
http://www.debbievilardi.com/
Book Titles
Animal Hospital
I Can!
Outside!
http://www.debbievilardi.com/
Warren Wagner
Brian Ward
Sandy Wasserman*
Sandy Wasserman is a retired teacher and taught for over 35 years, working for the most part with Gifted children, including her grandchildren, who inspire many of her stories. She loves to swim, read, travel, and explore unusual places. Sandy is a member of SCBWI, LICWI and the LI Association of Jewish Librarians.
Book Titles
The Sun's Special Blessing
www.sandywasserman.com
Book Titles
The Sun's Special Blessing
www.sandywasserman.com
Wendy Wax*
Wendy Wax has written many children's books and illustrated some as well. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in graphic design, and moved to NYC where she became a children's book editor and a collage artist. Wendy has written many books for Nickelodeon. She writes "Pete the Cat" early readers and illustrated Pinkeriffic Playdate, a Pinkalicious early readers. Wendy also freelances as an editor/consultant, mostly for SCBWI members who want to get published.
Book Titles
City Witch, Country Switch
Even Firefighters Go to the Potty
Renoir and the Boy with the Long Hair
Bus to Booville
www.wendywax.com
Book Titles
City Witch, Country Switch
Even Firefighters Go to the Potty
Renoir and the Boy with the Long Hair
Bus to Booville
www.wendywax.com
Gary Welch*
Celeste Williams*
Joyce A. Zucker*
Joyce A. Zucker is a teacher, and professional musical storyteller a board and table game inventor. She creates educational interactive musical stories and songs. She gives workshops and programs for teachers and children (grades Pre-k to 4). She has presented and lectured at colleges, universities, elementary schools, libraries and museums. She also had a column in Parent's Connections. Many of her songs and games have been published in different publications.
Book Titles
Penny Paper Play Projects
Book Titles
Penny Paper Play Projects
