In Beth Finke's new book “Hanni and Beth: Safe & Sound” (Blue Marlin Publications, 2007), a Seeing Eye dog explains her important job. Beth and Hanni lead sessions about the book together, demonstrating the rewards of teamwork, animal companionship and perseverance.

During visits, Beth meets with small groups, speaks at large assemblies and/or meets one-on-one with budding authors to encourage them with their writing.

Beth is an NPR commentator and author of the award-winning memoir "Long Time, No See" (University of Illinois Press, 2003). Her children’s book is available in Braille for children who are blind, and Beth reads from the Braille version during presentations.

Beth lives in Chicago and writes for the Chicago Tribune, the University of Illinois Alumni magazine, The Bark, Dog Fancy and Dogs for Kids. Her award winning essay about the Library of Congress Talking Book program was published in Woman’s Day in 2007 and appears on the American Library Association’s new web site. She teaches a weekly memoir-writing class for senior citizens and works part-time at Easter Seals Headquarters in downtown Chicago, moderating their autism blog. Beth also has her own personal blog: Beth’s Safe & Sound blog. Check out the link on her website.

Beth uses a talking computer to read, write, and keep up with the internet. More information is available on her web site listed below. Beth can also be contacted via Blue Marlin Publications.

Contact Information:
Email: info@bethfinke.com
Website: http://www.bethfinke.com