Author Possibilities for Young Authors' Fair 2010

Dan Hanna     The illustrator of the Pout-Pout Fish is just as quirky as his fishy character in the book.  This is Hanna's first visit to Kern County for the Young Authors' Fair.  Presentations for grades K-6.  www.bluebellylizard.com

Valerie Hobbs   At the rate of approximately one book per year, Ms. Hobbs has crafted character-driven tales about young people on the verge of adulthood, forced to make serious decisions about the direction their lives will take. Her book, Sheep, won the California Young Reader Medal.   Presentations for grades 6-8.  www.valeriehobbs.com

Milly Lee   Another author who loves to visit Kern County with a background from the Bay Area. Milly is a retired school library teacher and county library coordinator. Nim and the War Effort, Earthquake, and Landed portray family stories with the Chinese American
influence. Milly and her husband live in San Francisco. Presentations for grades K-6.

Vicki Leon   brings her vivacious personality to bear in her presentation to students about nonfiction subjects.  Her animal books have stunning color photographs to accompany a well-written text.  Tidepools is just one of the fine examples of her work.  Ms. Leon visited Young Authors' Fair in the past with books on ancient civilizations for older students.  Presentations for grades K-6.  www.vickileon.com

Alexis O'Neill   The Recess Queen had such rave reviews that The Worst Best Friend made an appearance on the scene!  Ms. O'Neill continues to delight readers with an abundance of school-savvy stories.  This is a repeat visit for Ms. O'Neill and her energizing presentations. Presentations for grades K-6. www.alexisoneill.com

Terry Pierce  A repeat author for Kern County and a resident of Ridgecrest, Terry brings humor to life with her jokes and riddles.  Her adventures in Hawa'ii are illustrated in some of her book titles.  Presentations for grades K-6.  www.terrypiercebooks.com

Robert San Souci   "My travels have taken me all across the country, where I have found inspiration for many of my books: Little Gold Star (New Mexico), and Cut From the Same Cloth: American Women of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale... of course,  I love it when a book lets me celebrate my home state- such as Two Bear Cubs, a retelling of the traditional Miwok story with its setting in California's magnificent Yosemite Valley."  Presentations for grades K-6.  www.rsansouci.com

Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli  known for her amazing quilts and colorful books, Jane makes a return visit to te students of Kern County.  Her professional story is a model of success for students to follow.  Each book contains a quilt pattern and a recipe to coordinate with the story. Presentations for grades K-6.  www.quarterinchpublishing.com

Myron Uhlberg  is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of a number of children's books.  His first book was published when he was 66.  He is the first-born son of deaf parents.  Hands of My Father is his memoir of growing up in Brooklyn.  Dad, Jackie and Me was a nominee for the California Young Reader Medal.  Mr. Uhlberg was hosted by elementary school sites in past Young Authors' Fair events.  Presentations for grades K-6 and 6-8.  www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=80057

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