Deborah Ruddell  writes poems and picture books for kids. Her titles include:

TODAY AT THE BLUEBIRD CAFÉ:
A Branchful of Birds
Illustrated by Joan Rankin
Simon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry Books, Spring 2007

"This collection of 22 fun poems and charming illustrations about the lives of birds will send your child's imagination soaring."
-- Newsweek, March 5, 2007

"A terrific introduction to poetry, with a smile attached." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Other starred reviews: School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly

And coming soon...

A WHIFF OF PINE, A HINT OF SKUNK
Simon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry Books, Spring 2009

Deborah's presentation, Penguins, Puffins, and Poems!, is best suited for students in grades K - 5. She loves introducing students to her poems in a lively, fun and informal way, using props, humor, and plenty of audience participation. Students will act out some of the poems. They'll hear about a poet's tricks of the trade. They'll even learn a little about the amazing birds themselves. Deborah will allow lots of time to answer questions: Where does she get her ideas? What is it like to publish a book? What is her favorite bird?

Here's what one of student wrote to Deborah Ruddell, after a school visit:

"Thank you very much for coming to our school. It was an honor to meet an author. I loved your book. It was a great book of bird poems. I read it to my family, and they said they were the best poems they ever heard." - Kelsey

Deborah Ruddell lives in Peoria, Illinois, with her husband. To learn more about Deborah or to listen to some poems from TODAY AT THE BLUEBIRD CAFÉ, please visit her website.

For more information about Deborah's programs, her fees and availability, please e-mail the author.

Contact Information:
Email: dgr@insightbb.com
Website: http://www.deborahruddell.com