Leone Castell Anderson 
Leone has moved into town from her country schoolhouse studio and loves walking to everything (especially the library) in the northwestern Illinois town of Stockton. She's a former copywriter, book store owner and librarian, and the author of nine picture books, some of which are MOVING DAY and MY OWN GRANDPA (Golden Books) and THE WONDERFUL SHRINKING SHIRT (Whitman). Her middle-grade historical novels set in the 1832 era of the Black Hawk War are SEAN'S WAR and SEAN'S QUEST (ShadowPlay Press).
Her
magazine stories have appeared in Highlights for Children and Cricket
Magazine, some of which have been reprinted in textbooks.
Her writing workshops/talks for children, adapted to varying age groups, include:
Digging for Treasure (how she researches her historical novels)
What Was It Like? (sharing what life was like 175 years ago through readings from her novels) Sensing the Magic (hands-on workshop, learning the magic of using your senses)
Her
fee is negotiable, usually $200 per presentation, $500 for all-day visit
(4 classes)
She has presented many Young Author programs, was guest author and panel member at three Illinois State University Young Author Conferences, and has given talks and workshops at schools/libraries throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and elsewhere. She also gives programs for teachers, librarians and other adult groups.
She suggests if you "google" her name, you can learn more about her books and writing.
Contact Information
ShadowPlay Press,
P.O. Box 647
7289 Columbine Rd.
Forreston, IL 61030
Email: leeeric@aeroinc.net
Web Site: www.members.authorsguild.net/lcanderson
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