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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 LICWI is comprised of over 85 published and unpublished authors and illustrators.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.
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER POSITIONS
Chairperson:                                              Karenann Knotoff                                   
Co-Chairperson:                                        ​Barbara Senenman
Treasurer:                                                   Debbie Vilardi Secr
etary:                                                    Orel Protopropescu/JoAnn Krapp
Parliamentarian:                                       Kyle Horne

Website Coordinator/New
​     Member Liaison:                                 ​ Donna McNaughton                       

Asst. Website Coordinators:                   ​Karenann Knotoff   
Author/Illustrator Coordinator:            ​JoAnn Krapp              
Board Members :                                      Brian Heinz and Sandy Lanton







COMITTEE HEADS
Head of Hospitality:                        ​Sue Henn
​Hospitality Assistant:                     Judy Burkhoff 
Author/Illustrator Nights:             Linda Maria Frank and JoAnn Krapp
 

Our Members

Susan Abrahams*

Janis Abrams

Loretta Adrian

Marianne Andresen-Magin*

Laurie Angus*

Alicia Arso-DiStefano*

Anthony Baldasare*

Billy Baldwin*

Jennifer Ball-Cordero*

Caroline Berliner

Jack Bilello

Maria LaPlaca Bohrer*

Karen Bonnet*

Alexander Booth*

Judith Burkhoff

Ann Carpentiere-Haimeck*

Debra Carter

Michael Cascio*

Selene Castrovilla*

Joseph Costa*

Joanne Cucinello*

Teri Daniels*

Diana Ting Delosh*

Nicolle DiPardo

Michael Dotsikas*

Jason Edwards*

Robert L. Fouch*

Linda Maria Frank*

Julie Gambra*

Steve Gerli*

Glenn Gordon

Paula Groothuis*

Bonnie Grubman*

Joe Guida*

John Hagedorn

Michael Hall

Brian Heinz*

Sue Henn

Deborah Hollm*

Tim Hoppey*

Kyle Horne*

Joanne Kelleher

Lois Kipnis*

Jacqueline Klouda*

Karenann E. Knotoff*

Arthur Koch

JoAnn Krapp*

Melissa Kuch*

Sandy Lanton*

Michael Lee*

Annina Luck

Liz Macchio*

Barbara Mason Rast*

Susie Matias*

Rosanne Matty

Amy McCoy*

Donna McNaughton*

Karen Megay-Nespoli*

Jerry Mikorenda

Anthony Milano*

Janice Milusich*

Tuere Morton*

Lisa Navarra*

Vincentia Onyejose

James A. Perez*

Elliot Perry

Louise Prescott

Orel Protopopescu*

Lisa Randall

Nancy Robison*

Paul Rodriguez*

Denise Roland*

Darren Sardelli*

Marianne Savage*

Joseph E. Scalia*

Annette Schottenfeld

Barbara Senenman

Stephanie J. Shulman*

Cindy Sommer*

Stephanie Sorkin*

Letty and Sheila Sustrin*

Cheryl Taborsky*

Linda Taylor*

Eleanor Turino*

Debbie Vilardi*

Warren Wagner

Sandy Wasserman*

Celeste Williams*

Joyce Zucker*

 

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.


www.gentlesouldiscoveries.com​

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Loretta Adrian

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Marianne Andrese-Magin*

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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

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Alicia Arso-DiStefano*

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Alicia Arso-DiStefano is a mother of two children and one fur baby.  Her oldest, Tyler, and their family dog, Lucy, inspired her to pursue her passion for writing.  Alicia's children's book entitled, Tyler and Lucy are the Best of Friends, is the first of what she plans to turn into a series chronicling the sweet relationship the pair have developed.  Future titles will include Tyler and Lucy's little sister, Juliana -- stay tuned!

Book Titles
Tyler and Lucy are the Best of Friends

​www.tylerandlucybook.com

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  Anthony Baldasare*

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Billy Baldwin*

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Jennifer Ball-Cordero*

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Jennifer Ball-Cordero 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 an active member of LICWI , SCBWI and CBIG. Her medium digital illustration.

Book Titles
Cleo's Big Ideas: One Thing Leads to Another
Cleo's Big Ideas: Onward and Upward
Hello Hands!
Hello Mouth!
                                                Hello Feet!
                                                What's the Buzz?
                                                Construction and Revision: A Writer's Handbook for the Language Arts Classroom
                                               A Hidden Connection: A Children's Mystery
                                              A Hidden Connection: Darkness ~Spring 2021


seejensdesigns.com



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Caroline Berliner

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Jack Bilello

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Maria LaPlaca Bohrer*

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Karen Bonnet*

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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

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Alexander Booth*

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Judith Burkhoff

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Ann Carpentiere-Haimeck*

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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*

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Selene Castrovilla*

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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

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Joseph Costa*   

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Joanne Cucinello*

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Teri Daniels*

  

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Diana Ting Delosh*

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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

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Nicolle DiPardo

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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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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 

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Linda Maria Frank*

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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.lindamariafrank.com

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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

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Steve Gerli*

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Glenn Gordon

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Paula Groothuis*    

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Bonnie Grubman

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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

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Joe Guida*

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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

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John Hagedorn   

  

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Michael Hall 

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Brian Heinz*

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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
​                                        Peabody Pond


http://www.brianheinz.com

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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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Deborah Hollm*

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Tim Hoppey*

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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


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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/

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Joanne Kelleher

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Lois Kipnis*

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   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/

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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

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Karenann E. Knotoff*

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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

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Arthur Koch

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JoAnn Krapp*

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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

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Melissa Kuch*

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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)
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www.Melissakuch.com 
Twitter: @kuchmelissa  

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Sandy Lanton*

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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
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Lots of Latkes
                                      Still A Family, A Young Child's Book About Divorce 2011


http://www.sandylanton.com


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Michael Lee*

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

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Annina Luck

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Annina Luck is an illustrator and writer who loves bringing mythology and history to life in her picture books and middle grade projects. She's an active member of  SCBWI Long Island and also leads creativity and coloring groups at her local library in Huntington.  You can view her work at allmycharacters.wordpress.com or on Twitter @Annina Luck.

allmycharacters.wordpress.com 

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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

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Susie Matias*

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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

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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 two terrific grandsons. 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
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Karen Megay-Nespoli*  

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Jerry Mikorenda

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Anthony Milano*

  

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Janice Milusich*

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Jan Milusich is a teacher for the visually impaired and a children's book author.  She is represented by Erica Christenson of Metamorphosis Literary.  You can contact her at www.janmilusich.com , on Twitter @ #jmilusich, and on Instagram @janmilusich.  Her blog can be found @ writerreaderteacher@wordpress.com.

    Book Titles
     Off Go Their Engines, Off Go Their Lights (2008)
    Cleo's Big Ideas: One Thing Leads to Another (2016)  
    Cleo's Big Ideas: Onward & Upward (2020)
                                         
www.janmilusich.com ​

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Tuere Morton*

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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

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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

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Vincentia Onyejose   

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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/


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Elliot Perry

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  Louise Prescott

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Orel Protopopescu*

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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



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Lisa Randall

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Nancy Robison*  

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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

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Denise Roland*

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Darren Sardelli*

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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

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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

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Joseph E. Scalia*

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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



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Annette Schottenfeld

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Barbara Senenman

Barbara Senenman is a writer for children.  She loves to get children's imaginations going, whether through her writing, teaching, or just conversation.  As a former elementary school educator, she has taught all subjects, with specialties in science and reading.  She had also created an improvisation class called, "Tell Me A Story."  When she is not writing, she's collecting "old" things that seem to have their own story: postcards, Coney Island souvenirs, and children's books, to name a few.  Barbara is a member of SCBWI and Long Island Children's Writers and Illustrators (LICWI).  She lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband.

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Stephanie J. Shulman*

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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

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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
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​Saving Kate's Flowers

​www.cindysommer.com

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Stephanie Sorkin*

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Letty and Sheila Sustrin*

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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
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he Teacher Who Would Not Retire Goes To Camp
The Teacher Who Would Not Retire Discovers A New Planet

 
www.sustrinbooks.com

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Cheryl Taborsky*

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Linda Taylor*

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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

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Debbie Vilardi*

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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/

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Warren Wagner

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Sandy Wasserman*

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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  

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Celeste Williams*   

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Joyce A. Zucker*

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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

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